309 Ritner Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 309 Ritner Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 8 not closed, and 4 violations, 2 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 309 Ritner Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
200 amp electrical service upgrade, main electrical panel, meter, grounding as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Expired
Replace existing water service with new copper water service
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Replace existing tub/shower with acrylic base and walls. replace fixture and valve.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-012739
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-012739
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-012739
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Issued
For the interior alterations to an existing two story single family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Complete water service, main drain repair first length out. repair/replace 3/4" wdp & md
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Tub replacement with new valves, fixture, acrylic wall surrounding. connecting to the existing water line and drain in the same location or within 2 ft.
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Interior alterations thru out. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, revised 11/2018. note: structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof, framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit. (work is being done by home owner.) (living room only)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Expired
Install drain lines water lines only to fixtures
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco 468, 401 Oregon Ave (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
1,900 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Sharswood George Sch (550 ft), Taggart John H Sch (750 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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