5959 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5959 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 4 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 5959 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.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Install all new wiring, back boxes, switches, receptacles, and lighting, hvac power. installation of show window receptacles. existing service. all work per approved plans. nec 2017 ***no fire alarm on this permit***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2026-003103
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Completed
For level ii interior alterations with a partial change in use and occupancy classification to group m retail sales of consumer goods at the 1st floor. existing building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. see zp-2026-001001 for zoning approval of use change.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances are to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. all work is to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary, contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits are required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Wc 39, lav 39, s/t 33, ks 30, ls 32, hwh 32, sp 4, others- duplex booster pump 2
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 3 phase 120-208 v service install 1 meter bank system with a 1000 amp disconnect and (30) 125amp feeders and meters for apartments. install 1 225 amp 3 phase service for commercial install 400 amp 3 phase service for house panel install service for fire pump ground services as per code install complete fire alarm system with a 2 way communication system install wiring for 1 elevator install and wire complete wiring system for all devices, 110v smokes, carbon smokes, lighting, exhaust fan, tv and telephone install wiring for the mechanical and hvac equipment install temporary 200 amp service and temporary power throughout building for the duration of the project .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Plumbing permit for combo sp-2022-000573
- Site / utility permit Jan 2023Completed
Ct, fau, md, wd 3in., 1 mh, 1bfp, 200ft. 6in. strom lateral ,4 rainwater conductors
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 6" main fire service line with a 6" backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing detached structure. see zp-2021-005523 for post-demolition approved use and development of property.
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
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Levering, William, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,550 ft
Roxborough HS (3,550 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,650 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,950 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.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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