1718 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1718 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 29 violations, 2 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 1718 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Install all electrical equipment related to elevator. install fire alarm system. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate 4 heads
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Site / utility permit May 2024Completed
Site plan for underpinning and the excavation related to the installation of a new elevator under building permit application cp-2023-004768.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Rewire 2nd floor as per plan and 2017 nec. electrical service and fire alarm are existing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, grds, and associated ductwork as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2023-004768 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
2nd floor tenant fit out: rough interior plumbing - new drains & water lines , new toilet , new lav sink, new mop sink, (6) new sinks, new hot water heater
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy on the first and second floor level, alteratons to include the installation of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishing, and accessibility improvement. structural work to be include the installation of an elevator. tenant space is sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Animal services - boarding and other services
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Takeover work done by another contractor. finishing (3) apartment with commercial space. putting all the devices, breakers in panels, smoke detectors, plates. 400 amp for commercial 3 apartments, 200 amp 3 phase house as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Complete rewire for a 3rd floor penthouse in a 4 story building .install new wiring throughout the 2 second floor apartments. install all new fixtures and devices at the finish . install lights and power throughout common corridor, new 600 amp 3 phase service, and power for elevator. -noted: lower amperage breakers in tenant panels,em.lighting ,gfci breakers for washers. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install fire alarm system w/low frequency sound in all sleeping areas. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. **separate electrical permits req'd for interior wiring**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie 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
450 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
450 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
900 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (900 ft), Franklin LC (1,050 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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