3116 Ruth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3116 Ruth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 13 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 3116 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo cp-2025-005068
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include partial demolition and the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls 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 removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. interior demo - remove the gwb wall and ceilings, and non-load bearing walls.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacing curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacing curbtrap and fai
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Retail sales - wearing apparel and accessories
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - sole medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Expired
Install 100amp service complete with ground fishing wire throughout outlets switches lights g.f.c.i smoke detector per n.e.c code 2014
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Existing 200a service, add two meters: one is for 2nd floor apartment, the other one is for common area. and one disconnect for 2nd floor as per 2017 nec
- Use permit Feb 2020Completed
Retail sales of wearing apparel and accessories on the first floor of an existing structure with existing sinle family household living above.*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
1.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: Sunoco 0004 7050, Allegheny Ave & Emerald St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Conwell, Russell H., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,000 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
300 ft
Conwell Russell MS (300 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (800 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,250 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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