6147 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6147 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 7 not closed, and 56 violations, 2 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 6147 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the installation of 1 non-illuminated flat wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install all wiring for commercial space(coffee shop) to include all lighting,em.lighting,receptacles,show-window receptacles ,equipment hook-ups,fire alarm. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa -72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2024Completed
For the installation of new hvac appliance, grds, bathrooms exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a sit-down restaurant at the 1st floor. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2024-001794 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit May 2024Completed
For change of occupancy and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. seperate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. *2018 iebc*
- Zoning permit May 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install sanitary and storm md, ct, fai & 2" wdp
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Install service and wire throughout a mixed use building consisting of 27 residential units and 2 commercial units as per 2017 nec and approved plans. install new fire alarm system as per plan as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
For a new mechanical installation to accommodate an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with 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. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
27 kitchen sinks, 27 showers 27 toilets 27 lav sinks 27 washers
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4-inch main fire service line with a 4" wilkins 250a 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.
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 (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,000 ft
Roxborough HS (2,000 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,150 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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