770 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 770 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 3 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 770 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of a six (6) inch fire service line with six (6) inch backflow preventer, automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of a four (4) inch fire service line with six (6) inch backflow preventers and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 on the second floor of duncan building, tieing into the existing system, with an existing four-inch fire service line, as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2021Completed
For the extension of existing nfpa 13 sprinkler system to protect space on 4th floor as per approved plan. no work on existing riser/back-flow preventor
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Installation of a new mechanical system for an existing mixed-use structure to include a new hvac system,air handlers, exhaust fan,roof top units, registers and diffusers and all associated ductwork as per approved plans.appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Completed
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to the fourth floor of an existing medical office building as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2013Closed
For the removal of one (1) wall sign and for the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in plans. for signage accessory to an existing hospital as previously approved.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Mikveh Israel Cemetery and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (550 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,850 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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