1507 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1507 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 5 not closed, and 41 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 1507 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include a pilot house (for roof maintenance only) and 22 class 1a bicycle parking spaces. size and location per plans.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
Make safe stucco to comply violation cf-2024-006122
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2021Expired
For erection of a three-story addition on top of the existing one-story structure and addition of a roof access structure for maintenance purpose only (no roof deck), for level iii alteration to increase in vacant commercial area on the ground level (separate use registration and fit-out required prior to occupancy) as part of an existing attached structure. for multi-famil y household living (20 units) and 7 bicycle parking spaces at the ground level. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p.s work. asbestos to be removed prior to start of the work. see ap#961787 for the underpining and foundation work. amendment to window layout as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
For installation of new exterior wall covering stucco as per approved plan.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2020Completed
For the installation of two (2) inch fire service line with two (2) inch backflow preventers and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Install 400 amp 5-gang meter pack and sub panels and grounding system. rewire 4- family dwelling units, outlets, switches, lighting fixture and co-smoke detectors, install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
Installation 4 kitchen sink 6 toilets 6 toilet sink 1 shower room 5 tub 4 washing machine 4 water heater per 2018 phila plumbing code
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Installation 4 kitchen sink 6 toilets 6 toilet sink 1 shower room 5 tub 4 washing machine 4 water heater per 2018 phila plumbing code
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 400 amp 5-gang meter pack and sub panels and grounding system. rewire 4- family dwelling units, outlets, switches, lighting fixture and co-smoke detectors, install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
Install (4) hvac systems with necessary ductwork.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 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
600 ft
People for People CS (600 ft), Franklin LC (850 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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