129 West Laurel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 129 West Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 129 West Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- General permit minor Mar 2025Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. install stucco rear and breeze way wall
- Administrative permit Oct 2023Completed
For the issuance of a lawful occupancy for an existing group a-2 sit-down restaurant as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for any other work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2023Completed
For the erection of a streetery accessory to the existing group a-2 occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within three (3) feet of the streetery in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work**. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Vacant
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the consolidation of two (2) existing parcels into one (1) parcel. size and location as shown in the application/plans. a new deed is required prior to issuance of a co, or the expiration of this zoning permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Installation of 100 amp panel, meter gfci receptacles for outdoor entertainment area as per 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2022Expired
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate 4 sprinkler heads only
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Expired
For the erection of a one-story addition used as dining area as part of the existing bar/restaurant as per approved plan. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p.s work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
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
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
100 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
1,600 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,600 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,650 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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