153 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 153 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 153 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For level i alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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.
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Animal services
- Use permit Dec 2018Completed
For a five (5) family dwelling (multi-family dwelling) in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Demolition permit Feb 2017Completed
Complete demolition of a one and two-story semi-detached vacant structure. demolition to commence 21-days after issuance of demo permit.
- Administrative permit Sep 2016Completed
For the installation of two (2) class i manual wet standpipes (one required in each exit stair) with hose valves and interconnection in accordance with nfpa 14 as part of a previously approved nfpa 13 automatic sprinkler system in a mixed-use building. separate permits required for all electrical work. **updated c/o included to document standpipes only**
- Administrative permit Jun 2016Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy in association with permit # 526789
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Plumbing construction for a tenant fit-out of a sit-down restaurant (spuntino pizza) - the installation will comply with the approved plans, phila plumbing code 2004 and water supply to equipment will be protected by a method listed in table 608.1 of the 2009 ipc (international plumbing code)
- Administrative permit Aug 2015Completed
Amend bldg permit #549161 to reflect revised automatic sprinkler system layout as required due to architectural floor play layout changes. refer to permit 621734 for architectural/floor plan changes. code/sprinkler design prof: dan chimel, pe
- Mechanical permit Aug 2015Completed
For the installation of one (1) ul 737 listed fireplace stove cooking applicance, one (1) roof mounted exhaust fan & associated direct vent to serve previously approved pizza restaurant kitchen @ 1st floor of mixed-use multi-family building.
- Administrative permit Jul 2015Completed
Co for pizza restaurant at 1st floor of new building constructed under permit #526789 and amended under permit #621734. see ap #621734 for fit-out plans.
- Administrative permit Jul 2015Completed
Amend bldg permit #526789 to revise the approved plan as follows: add 2nd stair tower, revise apartment layout to create one bi-level unit at 1st floor and bsmt and add a spiral stair to access the lower level, change 3 bi-level units on 3rd and 4th floors to 2 single level units at 3rd and one single level unit at 4th floor, include roof deck above 4th floor roof and revise structural plans. plans also include fit-out for pizza restaurant at 1st floor. see ap #621597 for co for restaurant.
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (400 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
700 704 N Third Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
2,250 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,250 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,350 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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