883 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 883 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 3 not closed, and 27 violations, 2 open.
- 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 883 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Replace existing recessed lights, install one additional gfci receptacle, and install electrical wiring and connections for a heated floor system. all work is under 600v.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include new finishes and fixtures. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
New wiring for a sunroom and deck as per 2017nec x3 light fixtures, x3 switches, x8 receptacles, x3 afci breakers supply power for floor warmer existing service and panel
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear of existing structure and roof deck as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work. *2018 iebc*
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Install pn series 125 amp 30 space 48 circuit main lug plug on neutral load center indoor with copper busbar x1 replace the main lug panel and all breakers x1 copper bus bar will withstand electric appliance load and heat buildup and existing panel is loaded with twin breakers x1 install proper anti short bushings and connectors on the service mc and other mc cable in panel x1 surge protection x1 smoke/ co detectors x2 smoke detectors x2
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Expired
Recessed lights x29 diva dimmer switch x8 15 amp afci receptacle x16 ceiling fan x1 decora 3way light switch x2 20 amp afci x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Completed
For the erection of a sunroom and roof deck addition above the rear one-story portion of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Square d complete home surge protective device x1 ed.replace single pole switchxx .0.15 x8 ed.upgrade or replace outlet xx .0.15 x3 ed.simple fix plan xx .0.72 x1 100amp 30ckt homeline load center x1 fish only per 2017
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
Remove paint from ground level browstone, and pressure wash area not to exceed 500 psi, paint stripper as per historical approval
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Install 1" cooper water service curb to house pa20180521476 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Completed
New roof covering. contractor to provide roofing certification upon completion of work.historical no work on front mansard.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Med Rittenhouse Main Bldg, 1800 Lombard St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Rafsnyder-Welsh House and 3 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
1,550 ft
Freire CS (1,550 ft), Independence CS (1,750 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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