280 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 280 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 21 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 280 Ripka Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For new construction of a two-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations. for use as a multi-family dwelling for three (3) dwelling units throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa13r. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of a rear sun deck as part of an existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of semi-detached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (parcels ‘a’ & ‘b’) from one (1) existing lot (288 greenough st). size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Replace section of house drain.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition to an existing semi-detached structure with 8'-0" front setback at the 3rd story. size and location as shown on plans. **prior to issuance of a building permit, philadelphia city planning commission review and approval required per sections 14-504(3) and 14-504(8) for the development in the neighborhood conservation (ridge park roxborough) overlay district.**
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Storm and sanitary curb trap, fresh air inlets and main drains
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install 100 amp service, rewire throughout and ground system. as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Install 1 full baths, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
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. (installation of one hvac system with duct work gas furnace 92% 3.0ton, 80000 btu-1pc, air conditioning 3.0ton,13 seer-1pc).
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cumberland Gulf 144003, 4601 Umbria St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Namico Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,350 ft), Roxborough HS (2,050 ft), Green Woods CS (4,500 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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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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