2829 North 12th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2829 North 12th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 2829 North 12th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
Level iii alterations with complete change of occupancy to create a three (3) family dwelling in an existing three-story building as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. *2021 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Install generator for backup power according to the 2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
For the addition of two(2) exterior parking spaces accessory to an existing semi-detached structure.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
For the installation of 6 ft. high fence as a part of an existing semi-detached building (size and location as shown on plans).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2022Completed
For the installation of hvac system including all registers, diffusers, and appliances (installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications), with associated ductwork (all ductwork self-contained within each unit; no penetration of fire-rated assemblies), throughout an existing three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2 (four (4) dwelling units), as per plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two deeded lots (2817 n. 12th st, 2819-21 n. 12th st) with three (3) opa accounts (2817 n. 12th st, 2819 n. 12th st, 2821 n. 12th st). size and location as shown on plans/application.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Installation of roof mount solar size 11.20kw as per approved drawings-2014 nec. gp-2021-014290
- General permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of roof mounted solar panels as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Water service ppc 2018
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a two-inch (2") backflow preventer, automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp service, 5 gang meter module, (4) 125 amp panels & feeders, (1) 60 amp panel & feeder. provide wiring throughout common areas and four dwelling units. lights, switches, receptacles, power for the mechanical & hvc equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 071, 1325 W Cambria St (850 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
1846 West Sedgley Avenue and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
O F Zurn 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
1,000 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
150 ft
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (150 ft), Laboratory CS (2,450 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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