154 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 154 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 1 not closed, and 28 violations, 5 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 154 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Installation of 1.5" domestic backflow
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Storm & sanitary curb traps, storm & sanitary fresh air inlets, storm & sanitary main drains, 1.5" complete water service
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
- wiring throughout the 2 family dwelling with common areas. - 100a for the house panel - 30 circuit, 125 amp, main lug panel, on each apartment - decora switches and outlets with white covers - hard wired smoke detectors - 4" led disc lights (to meet the building fire code requirements - no fireproofing by us) - all appliances gas except the water heater and dryer to be electric - wiring for cable tv in every room and phone wiring in the living room only. - builders grade bath fans supplied and installed by us. - doorbell supplied and installed by us for each unit. - permits and inspections done by us.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Amend no common area, house meter is not needed. - wiring throughout the 2 family dwelling with common areas. - 100a for the house panel - 30 circuit, 125 amp, main lug panel, on each apartment - decora switches and outlets with white covers - hard wired smoke detectors - 4" led disc lights (to meet the building fire code requirements - no fireproofing by us) - all appliances gas except the water heater and dryer to be electric - wiring for cable tv in every room and phone wiring in the living room only. - builders grade bath fans supplied and installed by us. - doorbell supplied and installed by us for each unit. - permits and inspections done by us.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
20 fixtures new fixtures and piping to include: 2 laundry sinks, 2 sump/ejector pumps, 2 water heaters, 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 3 shower/tub units, 2 kitchen sinks, 1 roof drain. all work per 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-007845
- Site / utility permit Dec 2023Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-007845
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
New construction of an attached structure to include a roof deck and roof access stairs. size and locations per plans for use as two-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13r) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. to be completed by an approved party. underpinning is not a part of this permit.
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: Kobryn Prop, 603 - 617 N American 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
950 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
900 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 (2,450 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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