1229 Ritner Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1229 Ritner Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, all closed, and 3 violations, 1 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 1229 Ritner Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Installation of a 5.280 kw solar system, consisting of (12) silfab solar: sil-440 qd, 440w and (12) enphase: iq8a-72-2-us (240v) microinverters as per 2017 nec. **this permit is in compliance with the expedited solar permit standard**
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
Replace 14 windows in existing openings. stucco 2nd and 3rd floor of 3 story building
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Replacing curb trap into home. main house drain and yard drain,one fixture on main house drain washing machine standpipe-pa1#20152873519-"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"
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
Install 100a service complete and total re-wire.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Aug 2015Completed
Interior alterations throughout, to include drywall throughout, moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. note: contractor is listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance - all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Mechanical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
1 kit sink,1 bath tub,1 laundry tub,1 dw,2 vanity,1 toilet (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Demolition permit Jul 2015Completed
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only,no structural work on this permit
- Alteration permit May 2014Completed
600 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
Install kitchen sink, garbage disposal, tub, toilet, lav sink (sfd)**see log**
- Electrical permit Mar 2014Completed
Wire to code all receptacles,switches,lighting and circuits for the remodeled house upgrade the main panel to 100amp 30 circuit per 2008 nec (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp, 2301 S Broad St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
600 ft
Jenks Abram Sch (600 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (750 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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