240 Ritner Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 240 Ritner Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 240 Ritner Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 13 violations, 2 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 240 Ritner Street 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
200 amp 40 ckt full service x1 surge protector x1 emt 2 story 200 amp x1
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
New wire of lights, switches, outlets, 100amp service new panel, meter and calbe by fishing only as per 2008 nec (south district) no building permit on file
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Completed
Replace and install hot water heater (condo unit)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Replace half of water service from curb stop to basement wall pa20130840542
- Electrical permit Mar 2013Completed
Rewire entire sfd and install 100amp service per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Install waste piping from fixtures install supply piping to fixtures 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 toilet, 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry tub
- Mechanical permit Mar 2013Completed
Install 55,000. btu 955 heater/central air 3 ton of a/c with related duct work.
- Alteration permit Mar 2013Completed
"applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february, 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties." separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Plumbing permit Sep 2012Completed
To install 3/4" rpz valve (commercial)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with 4" line into building (single family dwelling)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2010Completed
Install 1 gas furnace (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
1.1 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2415 S Swanson St, 2415 S Swanson St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Sharswood, George, 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
450 ft
Sharswood George Sch (450 ft), Taggart John H Sch (800 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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