3016 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3016 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 21 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 3016 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. 21 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Expired
Piping of single-family home. piping in the basement first floor and second floor. bathroom, powder room, kitchen and basement. replace 9 fixtures.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2025-123023 to include repairs to front wall and floor framing per approved plans, engineers report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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 2019Completed
Footway, street, 3/4 water service, (3/4 ferrule, 3/4 meter), installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet,lateral and main drain-pa1#20160321978-self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Suppression permit May 2012Completed
Installation of a commercial cooking fire extingusing system
- Administrative permit Feb 2011Completed
Amend permit #256508 to reflect the new stair configuration as per plans.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2011Completed
For the installation of new supply and return ductwork and spiral duct with diffusers as per plan.
- Suppression permit Sep 2010Completed
Installation/reconfiguration of complete sprinkler system, new backflow assembly. existing fdc, service line, as per submitted plans and calcs.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2010Abandoned
Install 10' make up air hood system to include hood, ductwork, roof curb, supply air fan and exhaust fan as per plans for food market.
- Electrical permit Aug 2010Completed
Install electrical per plans, 350a polyphase to ct cabinet, lighting panels, power panels for freezers as per 2008 nec install fire alarm system per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Jun 2010Completed
Install 1-3 compartment sink, 2 hand wash sinks, 1 water close, 1 lavy, 3 safe waste (no food prep) water heater
- Alteration permit Mar 2010Completed
Repairing interior walls and ceiling floor for retail store and new window openings as per plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
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
1.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 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
2,450 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 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
350 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (350 ft), Conwell Russell MS (850 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,500 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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