306 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 306 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 1 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 306 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2020-006672 for associated building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2020-006675 for associated building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2020-006676 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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. (install duct work with a total of (16)diffusers/registers, install furnace 92% or better efficiency 80,000 btu 1600 cfm & (2) 3-ton condenser unit outside at ground level on side/rear yard).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
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. (install duct work with a total of (16)diffusers/registers, install furnace 92% efficient 80,000 btu 1600 cfm & (2) 3-ton condenser unit outside at ground level on side/rear yard).
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2020-006672
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-006672
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-006675
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
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 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
1,650 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,650 ft), Roxborough HS (1,700 ft), Green Woods CS (4,400 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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