2135 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2135 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 22 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 2135 Ridge Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Completed
To legalize level ii interior alterations for the use of mercantile occupancy with rear accessory storage on the first floor of an existing building. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/ furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. 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.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Amendment requested
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - community center
- Zoning permit Sep 2019Completed
The lot adjustment to consolidate the twelve (12) existing zoning lots (2134-38 ridge ave, 2144 ridge ave, 2146 ridge ave, 2140 ridge ave, 2127 w oxford ave, 2129 ridge ave, 2131 w oxford ave, 2133 w oxford ave, 2142 ridge ave, 2121 w oxford st, 2125 w oxford ave, & 1603 n 22nd st), into one (1) lot (parcel 'a'), size and location as shown on the plan. see a/p # 992106 for plans.
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
For an educational facility in an existing structure. no sign on this application.
- Use permit Jan 2018Completed
For a consumer goods in an existing structure. no sign on this application.
- Use permit Sep 2014Completed
Use to first floor as store front and 2nd and 3rd floor as apartments
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Replace curb trap only (single family dwelling)
- Administrative permit Apr 2007Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy
- Administrative permit Apr 2007Completed
Certificate of occupancy
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 186, 1900 W Oxford St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
2002 28 Cecil B Moore Avenue and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Halpern Co. 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
1,500 ft
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (1,500 ft), Meade Gen George C Sch (1,550 ft), Alliance for Progress CS (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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