227 Ramsey Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 227 Ramsey Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 40 violations, 11 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 227 Ramsey Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 11 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
Make safe permit to address l&i unsafe case cf-2022-001819 for fire damaged roof & interior 2nd floor, as per plans, engineer's report dated 3/23/2022, and l&i code bulletin no. pm-1801; abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of six (6) feet in height; separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure; no other work on this permit that does not specifically address case cf-2022-001819; pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install 100amp service,fishing only for replacing switches,receptacles,gfi dedicated ckt receptacles for bathrooms and bedrooms,1-120v smoke/co detector and 2-10yr battery smoke detectors as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
Roof replacement/roof recovery (single ply.).
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Wire one family dwelling as per 2008 nec.
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
1 toilet,1 lav,1 tub,1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry set up (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet - pa1#2016-0470249-"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"
- Plumbing permit Feb 2013Completed
Install 1 1/2 sink drain, 1 1/2 washing machine drain (sfd)
- Alteration permit Feb 2013Completed
Tear off breeze-way roof. install new sheathing as needed with 3/4 plywood. install 1/2 fiberboard with basesheet ans with granulated rubber roof. install 3 ft k gutter with 3 inch spout.
- Electrical permit Feb 2013Completed
Install a 32 cir pnl w/main breaker 3 smokes replace 10 duplex receptacles 10 sws run 5 ded 15 amp cir throughout install 3-20amp gfi receptacles 3 arc fault breaker, 4 porcelain light fixtures in basements per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2007Completed
Water service main to meter
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,750 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Dunlap, Thomas, School. 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
1,550 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,550 ft), Parkway West (1,850 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,850 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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