2429 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2429 Locust Street in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 2429 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 2429 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit Sep 2025Completed
Shelter platform permit- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. sidewalk shed/ overhead protection system at 2429-41 locust street to protect pedestrians while renovation work is going on overhead as per the stamped drawings.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
1-wc 1-lav 3- tub/shower
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Fishing wire relocate existing pane. run new circuits for receptacles and recessed lights.
- Commercial building permit May 2025Completed
For level ii alterations to combine two (2) existing units 305 and 306 into one single-family unit. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. ****************separate permits required for all other work. *****************************
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace 38 gal electric water heater.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Remodel of bathroom. rewire and replace all fixtures and devices as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Bathroom remodel. replacing 3 fixtures.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
For level i alterations to include new flooring, finishes, fixtures, equipment as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Install (2) 200 amp 120/208v/ 3 phase panels, feeders & meters. install (10) 50 amp feeders & (10) nema 14-15 receptacles for future ev chargers in the parking garage. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** separate permit will be required for the installation of the (10) ev chargers.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Expired
Replace 200amp subpanel install electrical wiring/devices throughout by fish or surface mount only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Rough for 2 lavy sinks, adding showe connect to existing tub drain, add new bath tub, water closet, double bowl lavy sink in master bathroom and new kitchen sink - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Texaco 14 045 0088, 23rd & Walnut (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Schuylkill River Trail. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
250 ft
National Publishing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,100 ft
Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,100 ft), Freire CS (1,850 ft), Russell Byers CS (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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