3044 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3044 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 3044 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Completed
Make safe permit- for the removal and replacement of the first floor floor sheathing like in kind materials as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2024-115053. 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-2024-115053.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Administrative permit Aug 2023Expired
For certificate of occupancy to sole partitioner office in existing structure. no work this permit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - sole medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case# 576810 to include repairs to the rear side wall and north corner of front wall of an exisisting structure as per approved plan and engineer's report.a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #576810.
- Demolition permit Aug 2016Expired
For the complete demolition of the remaining portions of the two-story structure as shown in site safety plan. ** all asbestos to be treated & removed prior to commencement of work. ** all pedestrian protection methods shall be in place or streets closure permit obtained prior to starting any demolition activity. permit is issued to comply l+i violation (case no. 542853).
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2016Completed
For the complete demolition of all structure on site. size and location as shown in plans. for use as a vacant lot.
- Demolition permit Aug 2016Expired
For the complete demolition of the remaining portions of the two-story structure as shown in site safety plan. ** all asbestos to be treated & removed prior to commencement of work. ** all pedestrian protection methods shall be in place or streets closure permit obtained prior to starting any demolition activity. permit is issued to comply l+i violation (case no. 542853).
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2016Completed
For the complete demolition of all structure on site. size and location as shown in plans. for use as a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Sealing 5" lateral-pa1#20162171351-seal 5" lateral at the curb line by removing the house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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 Aug 2016Completed
Seal lateral and remove curb trap pa20162171351 (commerical)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"
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Expired
Make safe permit - for repair of roof rafters as per engineer and temprary support to the wall to stabalize and clean out to resolve case 461369. seperate permits required to rebuild- 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 461369. see ap# 684805-for engineer report
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: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 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
Parachem Southern Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 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 (650 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (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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