4217 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit Nov 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated flat wall sign per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a retail store (m occupancy) with no change to the apartment units above - two (2) dwelling units (r-3 occupancy), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings 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 to be obtained for all other work. ** permit includes work to be legalized **
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods; retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps fai
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace water distribution
- Mechanical permit Apr 2018Completed
Install new 750 duct inline exhaust fan air flow
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Install drain and water lines to supply 5-pedicure chairs for nail salon.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Completed
For interior level 2 alteration to convert an existing 1st fl retail space into a nail salon and furnish basement as per plan. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Use permit Oct 2017Completed
Personal services on the first floor of an existing strcture with previously approved uses above. (no sign on this permit)
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2014Completed
Flatwall sign
- Use permit Jun 2013Completed
From vacant to pharmacy on first floor and previously approved use above
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
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Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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