3261 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3261 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3261 Ridge Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the installation of new bond beams and stucco on an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phdc work oder #214141.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Expired
Permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit*
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 100 amp panel and service replace 10 switches throughout home and 1 fixture in hallway install 5 dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires), 1 for frig, 1 in dinning room, 1 in each bedroom as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Underfloor plumbing in bathroom, installed 24" vanity. yard drain
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 2 inch water service, 1 building drain, 1 curb trap, 1 fai, 6 water closets, 6 lavatories, 6 shower/tubs, 2 backwater valves, 4 hub drains, 1 roof drain, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 kitchen sinks, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 sump pump, 3 hot water heaters, 3 area drains and 1 hose bibb according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 300amp 120/240v 1ph main service. install 4 gang meter module (in rear of property). install all wiring throughout 3 family dwelling & common area. install cable tv wiring,110v interconnected smoke alarms . install complete fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms ,tamper switch, flow switch. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2022-002887 install 300amp 120/240v 1ph main service. install 4 gang meter module . install all wiring throughout 3 family dwelling & common area. install cable tv wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system throughout as per nfpa72
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
For the installation of (2) 95% 60,000 btu gas furnace with 2.5 ton 13 seer ac with all required duct work and installation of (1) 95% 40,000 btu gas furnace with 2 ton 13 seer ac with all required duct work as per plans.
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for removal and replacement of loose brick at cornice; remove and replace canopy and dormer roof wood sheeting; repair of front porch roof as per engineer's report to resolve case #cf-2020-014033. 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-2020-014033.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2021Completed
For the installation of a new firesuppression system designed per nfpa 13r standard with a 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
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Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
500 ft
2400 North 32nd Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Sun Chemical Corp and 1 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
1,000 ft
Strawberry Mansion HS (1,000 ft), Allen Dr Ethel Sch (1,900 ft), Wright Richard R Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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