99 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 99 Ridge Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 35 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 99 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Replace minimal existing wiring as per nec 2020
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For the partial demolition and replacement of fire damaged floor, walls and ceiling to include new flooring, framing, insulation, and drywall wall. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. ***********************separate permits for any other work. *******************************
- General permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of one (1) static internally illuminated wall sign and one (1) static internally illuminated double-faced projecting sign as per approved plans. signs accessory to sit-down restaurant and limited industrial use. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of one (1) static internally illuminated wall sign and one (1) static internally illuminated double-faced projecting sign. sizes and locations as shown on plans.
- General permit Jan 2021Completed
For the erection of a non-masonry fence wall (6'-6" high except for 12'-0" gate) along the front property line, as per plans; see zp-2020-002239; separate general building permit required for installation of sign on fence.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Completed
For the erection of a fence at the front lot line (exceeding maximum height limit of 4 feet as per section 14-706(4)(a)(.1)) and for the erection of one (1) accessory, single-sided, non-illuminated freestanding sign, size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
This permit is for the complete installation of the fire alarm system. all work is to be done according to the 2008 nec and 2007 nfpa-72. **seperate electrical permits are required for service and other wiring**
- Sign permit Jan 2020Completed
For the installation of a flat wall sign as per plan.
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Tenant fitout. install fire alarm as per plans and nfpa 72 (north dist).
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
New construction outside site work, house trap, house drain, 1-1/2 water distribution. backflow preventor
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
New construction outside site work, house trap, house drain, 1-1/2 water distribution. backflow preventor
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Running new main (4 inch) in basement & brewert addition for equipment. the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
4,100 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
Nearest public schools
1,900 ft
Roxborough HS (1,900 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,950 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
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