1263 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1263 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 25 not closed, and 60 violations, 34 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1263 North 29th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
25 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 34 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Alterations and an addition to existing building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping serving fixtures in commercial space. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2021 ppc and approved plans
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2026-131870 to include partial demolition and repairs/replacement of bricks to exterior rear side wall as per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Rewire mixed use 1 commercial, 2 residential unit building including lights, switches, receptacles, 600 amp service with grounding, and 4 gang meter bank as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
For the construction of a rear addition above an existing structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. for use as one (1) vacant commercial space along 100% of the ground floor frontage and two-family household living above. as per approved plans. ************************separate permits for any other work. *********************************
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of an third story addition at the rear of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure for use as one (1) vacant commercial space along 100% of the ground floor frontage and two (2) dwelling units at the floors above. size and location as shown in plan.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the structural repair to exterior wall to resolve case #cf-2024-004535. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-004535.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
First powder room 2 fixtures 1- toilet 1- vanity
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install new circuit to 1st floor powder room to include; gfi outlet-bath fan-switches-light fixtures
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Expired
Phdc first floor powder room work order # 193442 ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Expired
For level ii alterations at basement and first-floor in existing building for use as vacant commercial space (zoning use permit and certificate of occupany required before occupancy). separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the construction of a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ********** separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. *****************
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Quaker Warehouse, 1429-1443 N 32nd St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Brewerytown Garden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Girard Avenue West Historic District. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
0 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Morris Robert Sch (1,150 ft), Kelley William D Sch (1,750 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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