1616 Fontain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1616 Fontain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 1616 Fontain Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Completed
Distribution panel - 30 space panel -install bathroom fixture / exhaust fan -repair junction box -3-way switch replacement -combo arc-fault / gfci breaker -ground fault receptacle -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery -basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp -15 ampere duplex receptacle, arc fault -switch replacement - toggle switch -underwriter inspection -misc. -permit -fishing wire thru wall per nec20 -service size is not increasing
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Underfloor plumbing, toilet, tub, lav
- General permit minor Jun 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove and replace old gas furnace only, in like and kind, with a new 60k btu gas furnace. no other work proposed. any ductwork will require a valid building permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. supply and install ductwork, (2) air handlers and (2) heat pumps. grilles and registers
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install vents, drains, water lines, 12 toilets, 12 lavs, 11 tubs/showers, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 washers, 1 hose bib, 1 backflow preventer, 1 sump pump and 1 ejector pump 43 total fixtures
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Install 1" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Install 200a, 1ph, 120/240v main service, install 3 gang meter module, install throughout 2 apartments and common areas, as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Expired
Install new 15-amp receptacle and circuit for stair glide, arc-fault breaker, install 10-year smoke detector according to nec 2017 fishing.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2023Completed
For the installation of new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. 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.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use a tw0- family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler 13 work. underpinning is part of this permit with continuance inspections. 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. both to be completed by an approved party.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Diamond Bp, 2040 N Broad St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
250 ft
North 16th Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
O F Zurn Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
400 ft
HS of Engineering & Science (400 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (650 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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