checkyourplace
Sign in
Philadelphia

5639 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

Detached house

technical data · neighborhood and transit

Loading map…
5639 Ridge Avenue, PhiladelphiaOpen map

Quick answers

Does 5639 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 3 not closed, and 35 violations, 1 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 5639 Ridge Avenue 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. 1 open violation.

  1. Commercial building permit Nov 2018Expired

    For prescriptive alterations to an existing group b occupancy ("dunkin donuts"), within part of a single-story detached structure also used as part of a gas station, to remove and replace existing front counter, as per plans; no other work on this permit; separate permits required for all mep work; building is currently not sprinklered; no signs on this permit.

  2. Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed

    Remove and replace existing 3/4"water line in front counter with 4 floor sinks as per plans

  3. Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed

    Remove and replace curb trap install new fai

  4. Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed

    Replace exsiting lights total 8 with new on same circuit relocate existing circuit from old counter to new install 2-2v lines for new freezer as per 2008 nec (north district)

  5. Plumbing permit Jul 2017Expired

    Disconnecting the coffee makers replace countertop and reconnect coffee machine

  6. Alteration permit Jul 2017Expired

    For the installation of a new walk-in cooler space, and level iii interior alterations to update an existing prepared food shop. work to include selective interior demolition and interior non-bearing partitions, millwork, and finishes. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

  7. Zoning/use permit Dec 2016Completed

    For the erection of an addition to an existing detached structure. size and location as shown in plans. for use as an existing prepared food shop. permit issued to comply l+i violation (case no. 547694).

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

12 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Ridge Gas & Food Mart, 5650 Ridge Ave (100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

3,450 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

1,550 ft

Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,550 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

Sunlight

How the sun hits 5639 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

Sunlight at this address
How it works
Building typeDetached house

Have you lived here? Share your experience.

Leave a review

The Address Story

Every address has a context. Read its story.

Checking...

How much it costs to live here

Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.

The money at this address

Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.

Estimated monthly rent–
Rent per square foot–
Rent per year–

Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.

View sunlight on the mapThe report is free, with a Google account. The PDF also includes the QR code to the sunlight simulation.

Loan calculator for this address

Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.

Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.

More on Ridge Avenue

All addresses

Viewing recommendations

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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
  • Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
  • 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.

Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.