448 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 448 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 10 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 448 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Mechanical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 1 heater and 1 hvac unit
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install new stack, waste lines, supply lines, fixtures, hotwater heater and house bib at rear of house as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
100amp service complete and rewire switches, lights and outlets & smoke/co detector as per nec 2014 north district
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard 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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof, framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Expired
Replace water heater
- Electrical permit Nov 2013Completed
Rewire total house (sfd) as per nec 2008
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Drains and water lines for three piece bathroom kitchen sink and laundry. rough stack through roof and install water heater
- Mechanical permit Aug 2013Completed
Installation of (1) hvac unit including ductwork (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2013Completed
Interior renovation to non bearing walls, new partitions, new drywall, trim and doors. kitchen and bathroom, new windows. applicant agrees to ez permits standard for interior alteration dated feb.2007 deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. plumbing, electrical and mechanical approvals are not part of this permit. separate permits are required.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2012Completed
Replace curb trap and fai(sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2010Completed
Install 12 x 16 deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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 (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,050 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
1,100 ft
Roxborough HS (1,100 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,200 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.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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