1631 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1631 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 43 violations, 3 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 1631 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace 1" backflow device.
- General permit minor Apr 2022Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- General permit minor Jul 2020Expired
For new decks to an exiting one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, building drain, and 1" water service as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2007, standard 13r to include a 2-inch diameter service line and 1-inch diameter backflow prevention assembly.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Electrical wire/devices 200amp service with 40 circuits as as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
First system: 1 a/c -3 ton 14 seer 1 coil - 3 ton 1 heater - 96% 80 btu ductwork second system: 1 a/c -1.5 ton 13 seer 1 coil - 2 ton 1 heater - 92% 40,000 btu ductwork.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2019Completed
Removal and replacement of existing 12.5-ton roof top unit in kind as per approved plans. see a/p 139281 for original installation.
- Electrical permit May 2019Issued
Violations per document #630086, kitchen, bedrooms, panel location, ground fault receptacles, all need of repair, per 2014 nec replacement of equipment with no additional wiring
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: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
1,800 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Darrah, Lydia, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
950 ft
Franklin LC (950 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,200 ft), People for People CS (1,200 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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