423 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 423 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 423 Ripka Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Rewire new kitchen, demo old wires from kitchen, add recessed lights in kitchen, rewire 2nd floor rear bedroom, rewire 2nd floor bathroom, add new light fixtures in basement, install power to air conditioner, install new power for heater. all work performed under 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Full rough in and finish work for a 1.5 bathroom house which includes 2- water closets, 2- lavs, 1- tub shower combo, 1- kitchen sink, 1- water heater.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install all new hvac, new heater, new air conditioner. installing 10 vents and register covers. install new ductwork. (1) ac condenser unit to be installed in the backyard. 2.5-ton ac condenser and 60,000 btu heater
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. per the contractor, the following work will completed under the permit: new kitchen, new flooring, new hall bath, new plumbing, and electrical fixtures, no change in pipes or wiring. new hvac, replace front porch floor sheathing. no structural work is proposed.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2009Completed
(o)storm and sanitary house traps,laterals
- Plumbing permit Jun 2009Completed
Replace traps and laterals
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40131, 6201 Ridge Ave (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Namico Inc and 2 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
1,200 ft
Roxborough HS (1,200 ft), Dobson James Sch (2,950 ft), Green Woods CS (4,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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