536 Ritner Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 536 Ritner Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 open.
- 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 536 Ritner Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replacing existing water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Expired
Install 60,000 btu of heat 2 ton of air and all duct work in basement,install on 2nd fl 60,000 btu of heat 2 ton of air and all duct work
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water service pa20192873668 "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 Jul 2019Completed
Install house drain,stack,waste and water lines for 3-toilets,3-lavs,2-tubs,1-kitchen sink,1-washer and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 200amp service,grounding and bonding and total rewire of a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor Jun 2019Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. this is for partial interior demolition. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Alteration permit Dec 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for (repair exterior masonry side wall) to resolve case #596158. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #596758.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replace curb trap and fai pa20171110349 (sfd)
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
For a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 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 (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 3 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
900 ft
Taggart John H Sch (900 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,200 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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