396 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 396 Ranstead Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 29 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 396 Ranstead Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Expired
For a change of occupancy at the 3rd floor to r-2 to increase dwelling unit total to seven (7) and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes, as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2024Expired
For interior alteration to the existing restaurant on the ground floor as per approved plans. building is sprinklered. separate permits required for mep work.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Expired
For level ii alterations at basement level of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
Unity of use
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure (327 feet) with a roof deck accessed by an elevator. refer to ap 860819 for previously approved plans
- Administrative permit Aug 2021Issued
Partial change in use and occupancy classification. no work on this permit. certificate of occupancy on this permit.
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
Child care - child care center
- Use permit Nov 2018Completed
Application is for the establishment of a unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants and agreements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous three (3) parcels (707 chestnut street, 709-713 chestnut st and 715-717 chestnut street) to preserve the unity of use and the legality of the entire project that stems from the single zoning lot treatment. prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, proof of recordation of easements, agreements and restrictive covenants must be supplied.
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2018Completed
For the unity of use of three lots ( 707, 709-13 and 715-17 chestnut st) for the addition of 27 story structure with 278 dwelling units, 135 parking spaces, 93 bicycle spaces with eat-in restaurant at first floor, 715-17 chestnut st, 709-13 surface non accessory parking lot , personal service, two restaurant.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Franklin Institute and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
100 ft
National Constitution Center HS (100 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,450 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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