499 Ripka Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 499 Ripka Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 3 not closed, and 23 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 499 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Issued
Backflow replacement only
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install pre engineered pyro-chem pcl460 kitchen suppression system
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
For the installation of one (1) 12'-0" hood for a restaurant with exhaust fan and a return air fan with associated ductwork, all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed
For level ii alteration to fit out of a sit down restaurant on the ground floor as per approved plans. building is not sprinklered. separaet permits required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Expired
For alterations to two buildings (building 1 and building 2) on one lot. alterations to include the legalization of an r-2 occupancy in building 1 with alterations to existing three story building with the documentation of exterior wall openings in bulding 2 (two story building) for use an r-3 occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans. **bbs variance approved on mi-2021-2045**
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For the legalization of an r-2 occupancy to include documentation of exterior wall openings in an existing three story structure. structure for use as commercial spaces with two residential units on the first floor level with one bi-level dwelling unit from the second through third floor level. all work to be done per approved plans. **bbs variance approved mi-2021-002044**
- Use permit Jun 2016Completed
For a hair salon in unit a, for an existing retail sale of consumer goods in space b both on first floor front,for two existing dwelling units on first floor rear, for one dwelling unit on second thru third floors (total three dwelling units)
- Use permit Jun 2016Completed
Vacant commercila space first floor front, two dwelling units on first floor rear thru third floors, one dwelling unit on rear building.
- Use permit Dec 2013Completed
Change use from vacant to retail sales of cigarettes
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Pressure wash front store, point as necessary. paint trim. new exterior door. repair front steps and railing (paint).
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Install new doors (2) and insulate windows. stucco over brick. paint cornice and clean brick epiers. paint front facade as necessary.
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 (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,350 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
1,400 ft
Roxborough HS (1,400 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,750 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (5,000 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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