2964 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2964 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 2964 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For level ii alterations throughout an existing structure to include demolition and the erection of partition walls, repair/replacement of stairs, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as vacant commercial on 1st floor and two-family dwellings above. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
Make safe permit- for the repairs to the front masonry facade above the front door with like-in-kind materials as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2025-092968. 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-2025-092968 .
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Completed
For the replacement of the damaged lintels, bricks, and roof joists, and the repointing of damaged exteiror walls to resolve cf-2022-111965. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cf-2022-111965. "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."
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to seal the party wall breach and repair/replacement of existing floor joists to resolve case #cf-2024-015309. 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-2024-015309. 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."
- Demolition permit Aug 2024Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing semi-detached three (3) story masonry structure.structure to be demolished by hand only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to the start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. separate streets department approval required for sidewalk closure
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Lateral seal
- Demolition permit Jul 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-040616. for the complete demolition of a sfd for the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: no stucco. 6' chain link fence in front. replace 1 block next to steps. no sidewalk. remove all trash & debris from back. install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Lateral seal only.
- Use permit Jul 2019Completed
Use within an existing attached structure for a vacant commercial space on first floor and two apartments on second floor and (1) one apartment on third floor. no sign on this permit
- Use permit Jul 2019Completed
Use within an existing structure for retail sale of consumer goods on first floor and (1) one apartment on second floor and (2) two apartment on third floor. no sign on this permit
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
2.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 10 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
250 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
550 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (550 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,100 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,550 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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