3121 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3121 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 6 not closed, and 35 violations, 6 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 3121 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Install new toilet, lavatory, and tub. 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 Jun 2024Expired
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. frame a 5ft by 5ft bathroom in order to have a half bath
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Expired
For level iii alterations to include replacement of exterior wall, interior structural work, new partitions, fixtures, furnishes, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Expired
Vacant; residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply case cf-2021-010449. all work to be done in accordance with approved plans. any work beyond the scope of the approved plan requires separate permit. 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 Apr 2021Completed
Replace fixtures with piping - plumbing only - no remodeling
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install dedicated lines using wire mold as per 2014 nec
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For a two family household living in an existing structure.no sign on this application
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Expired
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Expired
Seal 5" lateral & fai - pa1# 2018-1831551 - remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit May 2013Completed
Replace 100amp panel install one bathroom gfi circuit install 3 bedroom circuits 1 outlet each (3)120v smoke detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
New fire alarm installation as per nfpa 72 (mixed use)
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co, 3025 W Clearfield St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Northwest Corner Of 26th Susquehanna St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
450 ft
Rhodes E Washington Sch (450 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (2,000 ft), Allen Dr Ethel Sch (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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