2716 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2716 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 2716 Ruth 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
3-wc 3-lav 1-tub/shower 1-ks 1-ls 1-hwh
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. replace hvac, 90% eff., 54k btu, 2 ton coil & condenser. mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-013757
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-013757 install 100 amp service, meter cage and change all receptacles and light switches.
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. interior alterations throughout as per engineer report including electrical and mechanical.
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-117601- for the repair of a portion of an exising rear wall section as per engineer's report and plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-117601. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Repair/replace curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, main drain into house, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20190631469-"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 Jan 2019Expired
Kitchen sink, rain leader, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Expired
Kitchen floor underlayment and tile only
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For lot lines relocation to create three(3) lots from three(3) deeded lots(one opa account) . size and location as shown in the application /plan. (application to correct language in application #910202)
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For lot lines relocation to create one(1) lot from three(3) deeded lots( one opa account). size and location as shown in the application /plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Calbar Inc and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,700 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (1,700 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,800 ft), Kensington HS (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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