439 Ritner Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 439 Ritner Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 6 not closed, and 8 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 439 Ritner Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" wdp, cs & shutoff valve.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Replace area drain and rear main drain (basement) and laundry tub (fixture only)
- General permit minor Jan 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Expired
Replace incoming 100 amp service install (1) carbon/smoke detector install (2) ground fault circuits and receptacles install (2) bedroom light fixtures install (2) 10 year battery smoke detectors install (2) switches all wiring to be phished through existing walls as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Expired
Phdc wo 165459 attached - replace three fixtures with underfloor piping - no remodeling - plumbing only
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace water service from main in street to meter (sfd)pa20183540690 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Replacing water line for kitchen sink 1/2". new drain line for kitchen sink 1 1/2".outside hose bibb 1/2". water line for fridge 1/2"
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Rewire 5 kitchen circuits 6 recessed lights 1 outdoor gfci and 1 outdoor light install 7 toilets and 3 switches per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations-remove old sheet rock install new-sfd 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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and pipe connect to existing pipe pa20163320165 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace 5" lateral pa20162790276 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2720, 435 Oregon Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
650 ft
Taggart John H Sch (650 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,250 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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