2500 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2500 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2500 North 29th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
Will be hand digging curb to the property to replace 3/4" water service and reconnect to existing meter spread coupling
- Administrative permit Jun 2022Completed
For certificate of occupancy for mercantile at first floor of existing structure.
- Use permit Jul 2019Completed
Use to personal services (beauty salon) on the 1st floor with an existing 1-family household living unit on the 2nd floor. *no sign pemit on this application*
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Replace 3-smoke detectors,2-pullstations,2-horn/strobes and batteries only all wiring and panel to remain existing in placement in kind with no additional wiring same make and model as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Expired
Replace water service main to meter (sfd)pa20180032241
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
Repair misaligned bricks in front facade and repoint as necessary
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
100 amp service & rewire throughout
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install (1) gas furnace with ductwork. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Water and drains for 2 wc,2 lavs,1 tub,1ks and 1 wm (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Make safe permit - for removal of first floor rear shed as per engineer’s report, to resolve case #367299. 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 #367299.
- Suppression permit Jun 2014Completed
Install ansul system for a 6'0 hood, duct work and fans
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Walton Sch 442, 28th & Huntington (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
2400 North 32nd Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 ft
Sun Chemical Corp and 3 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
1,500 ft
Wright Richard R Sch (1,500 ft), Allen Dr Ethel Sch (1,700 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.0 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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