1741 Fontain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1741 Fontain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 3 not closed, and 57 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 1741 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
For the installation of an hvac mechanical system to include four (4) split system heat pumps, air handling units, diffusers/registers/grilles, and associated duct work. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
For interior/exterior plumbing to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain, 1" water service, [7]water closets, [7]lavatories, [7]showers/tubs, [3]kitchen sinks, and [3]water heaters as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Install low voltage fire alarm system complete with smoke detectors, pull stations, hornstrobes, sounders and control panel. all work as per nfpa 72 (north dist)
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
300 map main system new wiring include, outlets, switches, lights, smoke detectors per 2017 nec (north dist)
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install low voltage fire alarm system complete with smoke detectors, pull stations, hornstrobes, sounders and control panel. all work as per nfpa 72 (north dist)
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13r standards with a new 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure of typve va construction with a cellar and a roof deck with a roof access structure. for three (3) dwelling units with layout as per plans--foundation previously approved under permit# 1041361. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Site / utility permit Jan 2020Completed
New construction of foundations only as per approved plans. *separate permits required for construction of remainder of building*
- Demolition permit Sep 2019Completed
Complete demolition of an existing semi-detached (alley on one side) two-story, masonry and wood single family dwelling by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure as reflected on approved site plan. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Seal lateral as per 2004 ppc
- Zoning admin review Jul 2019Completed
Change in plan to add a court to allow for more light, size and location by plan.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2019Closed
Complete demolition of existing structure; new construction of multi-family (three (3) family) household dwelling with roof deck access structure and roof deck.
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
Brownfield site
800 ft
North 16th Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,350 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
South, George W., Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church of the Advocate. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
650 ft
HS of Engineering & Science (650 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,050 ft), Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,900 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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