2732 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2732 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 3 not closed, and 56 violations, 20 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 2732 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water service.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Reinstalling a complete 200 amp service replacing old meter bank for a new 4 gang meter bank. and grounding
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace electric service with a new 200 amp and 5-gang multi-meter socket as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
Remove existing wood siding and replace with new siding. existing wall framing, windows, doors, lintel, and insulation to remain.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Install new 200 amp service wire
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water distribution service as per philadelpia 2014 plumbing code.
- Operations permit Nov 2019Completed
Temporary tents and canopies
- Use permit Nov 2019Completed
Use to personal services and sole practitioner on vacant property. *no sign permit on this application*
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, main drain into house, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- 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.
- Use permit Nov 2016Completed
Retail sales of consumer goods (smoke shop products)
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 (1,500 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
2,100 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
900 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
1,800 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (1,800 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,950 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (2,200 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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