1529 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1529 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, all closed, and 8 violations, 1 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 1529 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Disconnect/reconnect existing mechanical equipment on existing circuitry, replace existing lighting fixtures, add lighting controls, add 120 volt smoke/co alarms, add 1 electric range outlet . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
For the installation of appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Furnish and install a new bradford white water heaters reconnect to existing piping furnish and install a new hot water circulation pumps reconnect to existing piping furnish and install a new toilet furnish and install new shower heads and faucets
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Completed
Level i interior and exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for repairs to an existing mixed use building (commercial and two dwelling units) to include replacement of existing windows as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep work**
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
Installation of new hvac system throughout a multi-family household living as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Erection of a four (4) story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a four (4) family dwelling; 8 toilets 8 sinks 6 tub/showers 4 kit. sink 4 laundry
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
New house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet and water distribution pipe into building, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Rough + final electric for a 4 unit building as per code. rough + final for outlets, lights, switches and strobe detectors as per code full fire alarm system. 400a service with a house panel + tenant panels as per nfpa 72 and 2008 nec.(cc dist)
- Suppression permit Feb 2019Completed
For the installation of a npfa 13 system serviced by a two inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly for a multi-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- New construction permit Jan 2019Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a four (4) family dwelling. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. underpinning to be inspected continuously. separate permit for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2018Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof decks and roof deck access structures.for use as four (4) dwelling units (multi-family household living).
- Alteration permit Feb 2014Completed
Interior alterations in basement area to replace damaged joist(s) & secure new ledger board to wall, provide temporary shoring, as per attached stamped sketch
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 (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 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
1,050 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
800 ft
People for People CS (800 ft), Franklin LC (800 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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