155 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 155 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 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 155 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 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 Jan 2025Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Scope: install new heating panels & ceiling fans. install new 3-way dimmer switches for all existing lighting. install receptacle circuits for the washer & dryer, hot water heater & heat pump and exhaust fans. replace existing receptacles with gfci receptacles as indicated as per 2017 nec. 200 amp electrical service is existing. light fixtures are existing. install new smoke detectors & notification devices on the existing fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Install 1 washing machine box, 1 lavatory, 1 water closet, 1 laundry tub, 1 hot water heater 1 kitchen sink and 2 sump pumps according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including heat pump, air handler, exhaust fans, registers and diffusers with associated ductwork and accessories as per plans.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2024Completed
For change of occupancy in space 2r and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, fursnishing, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Completed
Personal services
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Animal services
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Withdrawn
Shell fit out, instal 4 toilets, 4 sinks, 1 washer, and 1 laundry tub
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing work to include 6" curb trap, 6" house drain, and 4" vent as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
All new electric work as required by code 2017 nec and as shown in plan new 600 amp 3 phase underground service. all new f/a installation as required by nfpa 72. (cc dist) all new electric work as required by code 2017 nec and as shown in plan new 600 amp 3 phase underground service. all new f/a installation as required by nfpa 72. (cc dist)
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 (3,000 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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