7929 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7929 Bustleton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 7929 Bustleton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Supply and install new 3/4" watts lf009m3qt rp backflow preventor
- General permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory statically illuminated flatwall sign. size and location as shown in the plan. signs accessory to a retail sales of cosumer goods. separate permit required for electric.
- Zoning permit May 2024Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory statically illuminated flatwall sign. size and location as shown in the plan.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Fish wire new 120/240 circuit and relocate 3 existing 120 volt outlet from existing 200 amps panel per nec. fish wires only. no wall repairs required.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Install 2 new exit signs
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Completed
For level i alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a mercantile occupancy. alterations to include the replacement of the existing window, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For a structural improvement. for the structural reinforcement of the existing ground floor of the commercial unit. work to be performed per approved plans. **structural work only**
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For prescriptive alterations (w/o any change of occupancy) to install new foundations for new steel support posts within the basement to support the first floor framing above, including steel beam connecting the new posts along the top, as per plans; no other work on this permit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Run new lighting open space basement area with (2) 3way switch, and 12 new receptacle outlets, install new 100 amp sub-panel from existing 200amp service as per 2017 nec. installation to be completed by fishing only.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bustleton Sunoco, 7937 Bustleton Ave (100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,550 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,550 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (3,400 ft), Holme Thomas Sch (4,900 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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