930 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 930 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 20 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 930 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
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
For the partial demolition of a rear one story portion, and for the erection of a rear second and third floor addition above an existing one story portion with a pilot house roof deck residential use, for the erection of pilot houses and roof deck on the main portion of the structure for residential use, and roof deck above one story structure for residential use only. size and location per plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Alterations to exisitng multi-family dwelling. workk limited to 3 units within building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2021 ppc and approved plans
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations to two (2) dwelling units at the 3rd and 4th floors with additional limited structural work at the 1st and 2nd floors without a change to existing group r-2 multi-family use and occupancy classification. building is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and phc approval. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. **phc approval condition: no exterior work to facades along spruce st and s. 10th st. permitted as part of this permit.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Per historical commisi0n: no exterior work as part of this permit (apart from condensers at first floor), no work to exterior windows or doors as part of this permit. electrical scope: installation of 600 amp service equipment, interior wiring throughout. installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair a cracked cast iron stack.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
Demo inoperative chimney on all sides and cap with lime stone completely closing off chimney. mortar will be matched to existing color as best as possible. historic community has also sent a letter of approved work which is attached to this permit details per plan.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. no work to dormer fronts, no work to any exterior windows or doors(as per phc conditions).
- Commercial building permit Jul 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to exisitng dwelling units to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work. *2018 iebc*
- General permit minor Jun 2025Completed
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. diffusers/registers connected to new ductwork 4 for new supply , 2 for new return for a total of 6 contractor states that no exterior work was done as part of this permit scope.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case # cf-2024-086465- for the repair to fire-damaged roof framing and sheathing as per engineer's report and plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2024-086465. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
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
2.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Portico Row and 4 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
1,500 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,500 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,200 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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