4209 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 4209 Ridge Avenue in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 4209 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 9 not closed, and 50 violations, 9 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 4209 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Amendment review
For the erection of a third-story addition over an existing attached two-story structure, for use as a sit-down restaurant in the structure; size and location as shown on the approved plans.
- General permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of accessory wall signs per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Completed
Erection of two (2) flat wall signs on an existing structure accessory to a sit-down restaurant, size and location as shown on plan.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Expired
Install 200 amp service complete for first floor store refrigeration and a/c units. service to be in compliance with 2017 nec. no other interior wiring to be done.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2022Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install new wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's replace 200 amp panel with new replace sub panel install fire alarm . fishing of walls only . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
For the installation of one (1) type i commercial kitchen hood (12'-6") and one (1) type (ii) commercial kitchen hood (3'-4") as per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 1 urinal, 9 kitchen sinks, 7 floor sinks, 4 floor drains, 3 roof drains, 1 grease interceptor, 1 backflow preventer and 1 sump pump according to the 2018 ppc.
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
For level 2 alterations to a existing structure as per plans. amendment (4/26/2022) to include the erection of a new roof deck as per revised plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition of a roof deck with roof access structure and an exterior access stair above an existing attached structure. size and location per plan.
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 X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 218, Ridge & Midvale (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
1,650 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
1,700 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,700 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,950 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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