4052 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 4052 Ridge Avenue in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 4052 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 7 not closed, and 28 violations, 5 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 4052 Ridge Avenue 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Mar 2026Issued
For change of use to the 1st floor front to a community center for event assembly activity.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Assembly and entertainment - event assembly activity
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 400amp service & house panel, unit panel in 2nd & 3rd floor, 50-lights, 50-recpts, 2-switches, & ckts for hvac kitchen, water heater & lighting & emergency lighting for common areas as per nec 2008 ** see log**
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Installing a complete fire alarm system to include smokes,heat detectors,pulls,horn/strobes,strobes,horns and panel as per nfpa72 (north district)
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
Interior alterations throughout existing three story building to establish business and professional office on the ground floor and two dwelling units on the second and third floors as per approved plans. for issuance of certificate of occupancy. * 2009 ibc *
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Ezplum
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Issued
Wire new garage throughout outlets, switches, lights & 4-20amp ckts, 3-15amp ckt for 2-heaters 12x12 110 volts to existing 200amp service as per nec 2008
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install (2) heat pumps , (2) ac 2 ton 24,000 btu 14 seer cfm 800 all with ductwork
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
1 toilet,1 lav,1 laundry sink and 1 floor drain (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Mar 2018Issued
For the partial demolition and erection of a new rear addition on an existing light-framed structure to include installation of new foundation system, roof deck structure, guardrails, lintel at opening for private garage, exterior spiral stair, concrete bollards, rated exterior fenestrations, interior partition walls, new rated opening protectives, insulated exterior wall assemblies, and wall/floor/ceiling finishing. **separate permits req'd for electrical and plumbing work.**
- Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed
Building new garage at rear. building deck on top of new garage
- Use permit Feb 2018Completed
For two (2) family dwelling from 2nd thru 3rd floors with existing business and professional office on 1st floor in an existing structure with two (2) accessory surface parking spaces (size and location as shown in the application). 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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40457, 4168 Ridge Ave (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
600 ft
Alphachem Inc and 4 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
2,150 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (2,150 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,450 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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