1622 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1622 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 14 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 1622 Ridge Avenue 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Install a 1200-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (11) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. install one (1) 400-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 400-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 200-amp subpanel for each of the nine (9) dwelling units. provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and hvac equipment. install generator for standby power for elevator. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. furnish and install a fire alarm system. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with 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. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Amend permit 7/30/2026 - guaranteed plumbing- eric slifkin (16666)- install new storm and sanitary curb traps and main drains into building greenjack plumbing - cole greenjack - (061387)- install vents, drains, water lines, 19 toilets, 19 lavs, 18 tubs/showers, 9 kitchen sinks, 9 laundry sinks, 10 hot water heaters, 1 backflow preventer, 1 sump pump, 13 floor drains, 2 area drains, 1 floor sink, 1 auxiliary pump, 2 hose bibs, 2 roof drains, house drain new construction of mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for any materials located in and serving commercial use space. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2026Issued
For installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer, fire sprinkler system and standpipes in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, nfpa 13 and nfpa 14.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
New construction of a five (5) story structure with cellar for use as vacant commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and eleven (11) dwelling units as per approved plans. fire retardant treated studs and sheathing required for type iii construction. see permit sp-2025-000936 for associated excavation work. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. fire watch required per code bulletin f-2001. *2018 ibc* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 1/31/26 amend new construction permit cp-2025-001778 for changes to configuration and size of windows and inclusion of mechanical shaft as per approved plans. amendment approved 9/14/26 amend new construction permit cp-2025-001778 to correct number of dwelling units to nine (9) total dwelling units as per previously approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Dec 2025Issued
Excavation work associated with a mixed use new construction building (see permit cp-2025-001778) as per approved plans. work to include underpinning to be monitored at all times by a pa licensed pe. *2018 ibc review*
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Personal services - body art service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with 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. separate permits required for all other work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached five (5) story structure with a roof deck (for residential use only) accessed by three (3) individual roof deck access structures; for use as multi-family (eleven (11) dwelling units) household living with one (1) vacant commercial space (use registration required prior to occupancy) at the ground floor along primary frontage for a minimum of 30 feet. size and location as shown on the plan. amendment #2: amendment for dimensional change to open court and pilot house (no change to area), as per amended plan.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
- install wiring of (7)-units, (1)-commercial area and the house panel, by plans submitted. - 800a, single phase panel, incoming service - 200a, single phase panel, for commercial for vanilla box - 200a, single phase panel, for the house - 150a mlo panel in each unit - led surface disc lights throughout - decors switches and outlets - all electrical appliances - builders grade bath fans - commercial area will be vanilla box and will be provided per plans - wiring of common area with proper lights, switches and emergency signs - fire alarm installation included, by plans and nfpa 72 - hard wired smoke alarms ,all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. ** noted- el.rm.dr. to be equipped w/ panic hardware.**
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
New construction of 4 story mixed use building to include 7 dwelling units and 1 commercial space. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 56 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Exterior piping; 2- 6" curb traps for storm and sanitary, 2 fresh air inlets, 2 main drains, and 1 1/2" water distribution pipe for new construction. including installation of 1 1/2" watts lf009m2qt backflow preventer assembly on domestic water service per 2018 ppc
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. 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
1,150 ft
People for People CS (1,150 ft), Franklin LC (1,700 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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