2129 72nd Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2129 72nd Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 2129 72nd Avenue 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
Family daycare
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Expired
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure to be used as group b (vacant commercial space @ ground floor w/accessory storage w/in basement) and group r-3 (sfd at 2nd/3rd floors w/accessory storage w/in basement), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; sprinklers to be installed throughout in accordance with nfpa 13; pedestrian protection to be provided in accordance with section 3306 in the 2018 ibc and present and all times during work; see ap#1014402 for zoning/use approval.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar and bay. size and location as shown on plans. **vinyl siding, horizontal aluminum siding or stucco cannot be used on more than 50% of the facade on any building frontage.**
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
Replace 5" curb trap, 4" fresh air inlet, main drain and rain water conductor 2018 ppc
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Expired
Install as per plan attached. install duplex receptacles, light switches, light fixtures, 240v, 20a lines for water heater, dryers lines. gfcis lines 120v for ventilation fans. as per 2008 nec. install complete fire alarm system per engineer sealed & city approved drawings.'o8 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Expired
Alterations for fit out of first floor commercial space; 8ded, 1h/s, 1wc, 1lav nfpa 72
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Expired
For interior level 2 alterations for fit out of first floor commercial space as per plans.
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Expired
Remove and replace existing 36x80 front door with same size and safty glazing as per ez standard limited commercial alterations & repairs- for the limited commercial alterations without submitting plans as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.note as per notarized letter, contractor has no employees
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
Nail salon 1st flr. existing one apt on second floor(no signs).
- Administrative permit Feb 2016Completed
Extend permit # 549060 pursuant to pa act 46 & 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code. contact district office to institute the required inspections. call building inspector for an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Administrative permit Feb 2016Completed
Extend permit # 549066 pursuant to pa act 46 & 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code. contact district office to institute the required inspections. call building inspector for an initial inspection prior to the start of 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40129, 7434 Ogontz Ave (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,600 ft
Samuel Pennypacker Sch (1,600 ft), Rowen William Sch (2,550 ft), West Oak Lane CS (3,400 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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