5458 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5458 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 3 not closed, and 8 violations, 5 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5458 Ridge Avenue 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Completed
For level ii interior alterations for the change of occupancy to a2 (prepared food shop) in an existing building. alterations to include the erection of partition walls and provide finishes/ furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Issued
Installation of 9 roof mounted solar modules. 2.700kw dc/3.800kw ac new installation of new 125/100a load center, end fed, overhead service. 20a backfeed required as per 2014 nec.+
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
New 3/4" water dist pipe pa20151463181(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"
- Alteration permit Dec 2014Completed
Remove and dispose of shingles on main roof.install new limited lifetime architectures shingles.
- Alteration permit Apr 2012Completed
Installation of an exterior door.
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Completed
Permit to reshingle existing (front) pent roof, install brick veneer to existing stucco facade, and install one new 36" wide entry door to first floor commercial space. entryway into first floor must comply with requirements of ansi a117.1-2003, and pa. ucc.
- Use permit Oct 2011Completed
Administrative offices for a medical practice.
- Alteration permit Oct 2011Completed
Limited interior alterations permit to: replace acoustical ceiling tiles, replace wallpaper and paint, and install new ceramic tile floor within existing rest room. no other work allowed under this permit. use registration permit required prior to occupancy of commercial space.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2010Completed
Install 1 trane hvac unit (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Gas & Food Mart, 5650 Ridge Ave (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
450 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (450 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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