807 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 807 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 6 not closed, and 12 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 807 North 29th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
For the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. **existing philadelphia historic property**
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2025-102530 to include repairs to exterior stucco wall cladding per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
200amp 40ckt service package x1 underground style left feed meter socket replacement x1 high capacity whole home square d surge protection x1 two pole 20amp square d homeline breaker connection x1 two pole 60amp circuit breaker connection x1 15amp gfci x1 installation of tesla ev wall connector charger (48amp continuous on 60amp 2 pole circuit breaker) x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- General permit Aug 2024Expired
Shelter platform permit- erection of sidewalk shelter platform 72 l.f. on n. 29th st. with the deck at 300 p.s.i. each as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Install 3 inch backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Replacement of 40 gal electric water heater
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Expired
Replacement of 50 gallon electric water heater
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon electric water heater
- General permit minor Nov 2019Expired
Install (2) all wood sash replacment kits in existing wood surrounds as per attached drawings. approved by phc. (multi-family)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace water heater
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
Adding new recepts, gfci and ceiling fan as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
Water service curb in - pa1 call# 2014-0791215
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
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Brewerytown Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
City Park Brewery. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,050 ft
Morris Robert Sch (2,050 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (2,950 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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