1020 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1020 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 1020 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Issued
Install evc charger with a 60 amp ciricut breaker according to the 2017 nec, ez standard and the manufacture's specifications.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
To open stair case per drawing, and metal beam per drawing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. to put a two and a half ton high-efficiency 95% hvac, no fire rated assemblies, 60,000 btus, and condenser in rear yard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 5 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and rewire with new outlets,switches,lights and smokes as per 2014 nec (ctract district)
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Completed
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. 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 peformed in the basement or cellar. (sfd)
- Demolition permit Jun 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of a semi-detached three-story structure. a sidewalk closure shall be required within 9.5 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
Complete demolition of existing single family dwelling. no use on property. separate use registration permit required prior to occupancy.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Seal lateral as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jun 2012Completed
Install svc,lighting,switches,recepts,smokes as per 2008 nec and install fire alarm as per 2008 nec and nfpa72
- Mechanical permit Jun 2012Completed
Installation of (6) 24,000 btu heat pump systems and associated duct work. all units and duct must remain with in the units served. no penetrations through fire rated assemblies.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
New stacks, house drain, 16 toilets, 16 lavs, 12 tubs, 6 laundries, 6 hwh(6fd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Richard Allen Homes, 1015 Parrish Dr (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
500 ft
Spring Garden Sch (500 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (1,650 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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