2153 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2153 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 20 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2153 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
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing installation of 5" sanitary, 6" storm building trap, installation of 1" water service installation of backflow prevention device
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Issued
Install a 400 amp 120/ 240v 1 phase service, (5) gang meter bank, (4) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas commercial space & three dwelling units. install lights, normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new addressable fire alarm system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Administrative permit Mar 2025Completed
Co only for a group e child care center with no more than 4 kids less than 2-1/2 years old accepted at any time. half wall construction included within the permit. separate permits required for any mep work. building is fully sprinklered.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Child care - child care center
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Install 1 kitchen sink 2 vanities 1 utility sink 2 toilets
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For change of occupancy to group e and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Child care - child care center
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Install 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 3 shower./tubs, 3 washing machine boxes, 4 floor draina, 3 kitchen sinks,1 sump pump, 1 backflow preventer, 1 sand intterceptor, 4 hot water heaters and 4 roof drains according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including heat pumps, air handker units, exhaust fans, registers and diffusers with associated ductwork and accessories as per plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Install 400 amp service, (5) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (3) 125 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas, commercial space, & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout.all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Issued
5 full bath and 4 kitchen sink
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 (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 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
4,750 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
1,550 ft
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (1,550 ft), Meade Gen George C Sch (1,650 ft), Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,850 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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