4187 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 4187 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 4187 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 1 not closed, and 25 violations, 3 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 4187 Ridge Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
For the installation of two (2) inch fire service line with two (2) inch backflow preventer, automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
Amend permit 858133 to change the vacant commercial space to a dwelling unit. this permit contains a co for the entire building which is now a group r-2. the building is to be equipped with a standpipe system. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2020Completed
Change of use
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 3 heat pumps with ductwork
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
. install new 300amp service for 3 dwelling units. wire throughout as per nec 2008 install complete fire alarm system per engineer sealed and city approved.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install 4 toilets, 4 lavs, 4 tubs, 5 kitchen sinks, 3 dishwashers, 3 disposals, stacks, hair drain, drain to fixtures water to fixtures area drain, housetrap, fresh inlet sewage ejector pump water distribution, 3 laundrys.
- Residential building permit Oct 2018Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a vacant commercial space on the 1st floor (u&o and co req'd prior to occupancy) and a two family dwelling unit. entire building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Administrative permit Jan 2018Completed
90 day tco for first floor restaurant
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing;sit down restaurant; sinks,floor drain,grease trap,3 compartment sink,prep sink,hand sink and mop sink- the installation will compy with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
New electrical inside wiring throughout and rg6 less than 300ft relocate 600 amp conduit and feeder and panel p-1 relocate fire alarm systemas per nfpa-72 and 2008 nec.(north district)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
For the installation of a new mechanical system on basement and first floor to include the installation of condensing units, furnaces, exhaust fans, registers/diffuers with associated duct work, as per approved plans.
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
For level ii alterations to existing tenant spaces with the legalization and increasing the existing breeches of the the party walls. the previous tenant spaces were used as existing sit down restaurants that span three lots (4201 ridge ave, 4203 ridge ave, and 3653 indian queen lane).application granted per bbs varaince case#31595 with the following proviso: the enlarged openings shall be accepted provided the suporting lintels are enclosed in two (2) hour fire rated construction. work to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes and accessibility improvements throughout all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.please see ap#786043 for approved plans and documentation.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat 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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40457, 4168 Ridge Ave (100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Alphachem Inc and 3 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
1,750 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,750 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,850 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,950 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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