244 Ramsey Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 244 Ramsey Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 244 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Aug 2023Completed
For certificate of occupancy for two family (r-3) in existing structure. no work this permit. work previously approved on rp-2022-004627.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install new drain and water lines for 1.5 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 house bib, 1 laundry, 1 water heater total 9 fixtures
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Wiring and installing all lights and devices, smoke detectors and gfi outlets. installing a 100 amp service complete with grounding. hook up a/c and heating units as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown on plans. with provisos "(1) no trash stored under front steps. (2) no roof deck."
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (rp-2022-010875) install all new hvac, new heater, new air conditioners. installing 10 vents and register covers. install new ductwork. 1 ac condenser units to be installed in the backyard. (1) 2.5-ton ac condensers (1) 80,000 btu gas furnaces
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
Interior renovation to an existing 2-story, single-family rowhome. no change in use or to the exterior envelope. no new bedrooms. emergency escape required for all bedrooms. no work permitted in the unconditioned basement.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
1lav sink 1bathtub 1kitchen sink 1wc
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Rewire hardwire smoke detectors
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
For interior alterations to an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan; for new use as two-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing work, and sprinkler (minimum 13d) work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # 709226 to repair front and side wall as per approved engineered plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed in the said case violation. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the dep[artmt confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Residential building permit May 2022Expired
For structural repairs to the foundation wall to an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan; no change in ceiling height. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- 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.
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
2,400 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 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
1,450 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,450 ft), Parkway West (1,900 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,900 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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