6218 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6218 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 14 violations.
- 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 6218 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Backflow replacement only
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install pre engineered pyro-chem pcl460 kitchen suppression system
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
For the installation of one (1) 12'-0" hood for a restaurant with exhaust fan and a return air fan with associated ductwork, all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed
For level ii alteration to fit out of a sit down restaurant on the ground floor as per approved plans. building is not sprinklered. separaet permits required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of a window well (entirely within the property lines) for use as an emergency escape and rescue opening w/egress ladder, for a basement dwelling unit within an existing single-story semi-detached structure, as per plans; separate permit required for fit-out/co for basement dwelling unit; no other work on this permit.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
For vacant commercial space on 1st floor front (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and three (3) family dwelling total (1st floor rear to 3rd floor) in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Install new 100 amp service as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Sign permit Feb 2015Completed
Installation of one accessory internally illuminated flat wall sign per submitted plan. separate electric permit required.
- Administrative permit Feb 2015Completed
For a partial change of occupancy classification to create salon space at 1st floor of exist. one (1) story above grade plane, w. basement, building; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, & plumbing work. no alterations work permitted herein.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2015Completed
Erection of an illuminated flat wall channel letters sign accesory to a previously approved use of personal services. sign accessory to previously approved use of personal services.
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 (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 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
Nearest public schools
1,400 ft
Roxborough HS (1,400 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,800 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,900 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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- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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.
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