129 Hermit Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 129 Hermit Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 4 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 129 Hermit Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
***nec 2017 fishing only*** partial rewire project - system equipment: 100a meter socket 100a service cable replacement *200a grounding system* new afci circuits: - front bedroom lights & receptacles - middle bedroom lights & receptacles - rear bedroom lights & receptacles - hallway lighting lights & receptacles - 1st floor general lighting lights & receptacles - kitchen lights & device relocation - dining room lights & receptacles - mudroom afci/gfci outlet - basement lighting basic lighting & switch - boiler mc circuit gfci protection: - 2nd floor bathroom - basement outlets - laundry outlets - workbench outlet
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Expired
Storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets and main drains
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets and main drains
- General permit minor May 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Completed
Demolition of an existing one story shed, masonry retaining wall and hot tub. partial demolition and partial relocation of existing 6' fence. erect a 6' fence and gate. construct a concrete pad for the proposed, accessory off street parking single family dwelling. legalize pre-existing decks as built per zoning approval.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2012Completed
To create a proposed accessory, open air, off street parking area for (1) vehicle. demolish exiting, one story storage shed, fencing, retaining wall and hot tub. relocate existing fencing. legalize existing decks.
- Zoning permit May 2012Completed
Relocation of lot lines to create (1) lot from (2).
- Zoning permit May 2012Completed
Relocation of lot lines to create (1) lot from (2).
- Addition permit Jul 2008Completed
For the demolition of existing one (!) story frame shed and the erection of new one (1) story frame addition on esisting footprint.
- Zoning permit Jul 2008Completed
For the demolition of existing one (!) story frame shed and the erection of new one (1) story frame addition on esisting footprint.
- Plumbing permit May 2008Completed
Replace house drains and traps
- Electrical permit Jan 2008Completed
Basic lighting and receptical in living room/dining room. smoke detectors 110v with battery backup, 3 total (north dist)
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bala Cynwyd Box Plt, 600 Righters Ferry Rd (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,300 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
2,000 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,000 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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