926 North 29th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 926 North 29th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 3 not closed, and 28 violations, 3 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 926 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Personal services
- Administrative permit Nov 2021Completed
For certificate of occupancy to a proposed grd flr and basement use. (iebc 2018, change of occupancy, equal/lesser hazard) **no alterations under this permit workscope.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install (1) 3 ton condenser with 80,000 btu 92% furnace for commercial space. install (3) 2.5 ton condensers with 80,000 btu 92% furnaces for condos. install all related supply and return duct for all units.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Wire the multifamily and commercial spaces as per plans, and national electric code install new 400 amp service and 5 meters install fire alarm system per 2017 nec and nfpa 72 (cc dist) wire the multifamily and commercial spaces as per plans, and national electric code install new 400 amp service and 5 meters install fire alarm system per 2017 nec and nfpa 72 (cc dist)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace curb trap fai install drain and water lines throughout 10 fixtures water heater as per 2004 ppc
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2" wilkins 350xl backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2019Completed
Make safe- for temporary shoring and bracing and repairs to existing damaged side and rear wall per engineer's report and plans to resolve case 673399. 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 673399.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2018Completed
For interior level 3 alteration to existing structure to create a vacant commercial space and three dwelling units as per plans. separate permits required for co for commercial space and for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- General permit minor Aug 2018Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings-re-stucco exterior walls of corner building; three(3) sides for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Use permit Mar 2018Completed
Commercial space only 30 ffet from 29th street, three(3) dwelling units from first floor rear through third floor.
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Installing a 100amp service with grounding system and fishing wires through out the house for receptaces, switches, and light fixtures as per 2008 nec (cc district)
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 043, 1301 N 28th St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Brewerytown Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Bergdoll, Louis, House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
700 ft
138 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
1,500 ft
Morris Robert Sch (1,500 ft), Kelley William D Sch (2,550 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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