2120 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2120 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 2120 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Demolition permit Dec 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2020-054706. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2128 n. 29th. 4' corral fence across front. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-044651 for the repair to an existing structure as per plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-044651. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Remove/replace hot water tank, kitchen sink, lavatory, shower/tub, laundry tub. repair/replace supply lines and sanitary lines as needed
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove/replace warm air furnace and repair ductwork and diffusers
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Expired
Replace wiring, fixtures and/or devices where needed install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout using fishing method when needed install new 100 amp complete as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace wiring, fixtures and/or devices where needed install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout using fishing method when needed install new 100 amp complete as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace wiring, fixtures and/or devices where needed install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout using fishing method when needed install new 100 amp complete as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove/replace warm air furnace and repair ductwork and diffusers. high efficiency 65,000btu gas furnace.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Install new pvc drains for all fixtures install new water lines for al fixtures install new water heater
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.**************
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. level 1 alterations - see attached scope of work per pha work order
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fleet Site 015, 2601 W Glenwood Ave (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Home Ownership Project and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,700 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 ft
230 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
1,050 ft
Wright Richard R Sch (1,050 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (1,100 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.6 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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