498 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 498 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 6 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 498 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets and main drain
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Repair/replace - ct, fai, md
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Expired
Replace 200amp service. install ac disconnect for future ac unit. all work per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
New circuit to be installed 2nd floor front bedroom 2nd floor middle bedroom 2nd floor rear bedroom living room dining room lighting new outlets to be installed living room x4 dining room x2 2nd floor rear bedroom x2 2nd floor middle bedroom x2 2nd floor front bedroom x3 new light and switch to be installed 2nd floor front bedroom 2nd floor middle bedroom 2nd floor rear bedroom 2nd floor hallway (3 old work recessed lights to be controlled by a 3-way system with a switch on the 1st and 2nd floors) living room (ceiling fan to be controlled by a 3-way system with a switch on the 1st and 2nd floors) front exterior dining room basement (to control 8 new work recessed lights) install 6" new work recessed light in new location. light includes white trim with fieldslectable color light from warm light 2,700k to cool day light 5,000k. install 8 in the basement install 4" old work recessed light in new location. light includes white trim with field slectable color light from warm light 2,700k to cool day light 5,000k. install 3 to the 2nd floor hallway fish only as per 2014 nec
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
For vacant commercial space on 1st floor front (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and three (3) family dwelling total (1st floor rear to 3rd floor) in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Install new 100 amp service as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Replace storm and sanitary vents pa20132520341 (two family)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Replace storm & sanitary main drain thru foundation wall pa 20130170263 (mixed use)
- Electrical permit Jun 2011Completed
New service and new wiring as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Jun 2011Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. fix dormer and insulation to the roof. re-stucco west wall. remove and replace vinyl siding. caulk and paint front façade, repair as needed. separate permit required for first floor commerical space
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 (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Richardsapex 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
1,300 ft
Roxborough HS (1,300 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,700 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,900 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- 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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