222 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 222 West Rittenhouse Square have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 19 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 222 West Rittenhouse Square at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Expired
For level ii alterations (no change in occupany classification) combining dwelling units 2711, 2712 and 2713 into a single dwelling unit. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
1-ks will be move 4' to the left of original location
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2024-005005
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Completed
For level ii alterations with no change in occupancy. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Expired
Replace main service in basement substation. replace secondary sub in the penthouse. make connections to new chiller system as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace wc, lav, shower and kitchen sink
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Completed
For level ii alterations to space #1715 of an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, repair/replacement of stairs, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as preiously approved. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. ***************** separate permtis to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2023-004094
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Expired
Temporary stand by generator for use as needed during service transfer relative to dorchester project electrical permit #ep-2022-000342, week of 03/06/2023
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
**please note there is no associated building permit** - we will be fishing wires, no walls are being opened. 13-install receptacle 1-relocate receptacle 12-surface mount fixtures 17-recessed fixtures 1-under counter lighting 18-switches 6-appliances 1-3pole 60amp breaker for new subpanel location as per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Oct 2022Expired
For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard shall result in revocation of this permit. interior demo only. no work to exterior. no changes to windows or exterior doors as per phc. unit #2315a- interior demolition of plaster / gypsum wallboard ceiling and walls, remove carpeting.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
1900 Rittenhouse Square Apartments 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
1,200 ft
Freire CS (1,200 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,650 ft), Independence CS (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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