1802 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1802 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 3 not closed, and 45 violations, 8 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 1802 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2026Amendment application incomplete
For repair/renovation to exterior facade per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Expired
For level ii alterations to include the replacement of storefront and addition of accesible (as approved by streets department). separate permits required for any other work. *no "future phase" work this permit.*
- Use permit Dec 2019Completed
For use as non-accessory surface parking with five (5) spaces including one (1) accessible space and for a sit-down restaurant. parking will not be available during operation of sit-down restaurant.
- Zoning permit Dec 2019Completed
For a unity of use to create one (1) lot from two (2) lots for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements, and easements to be recorded to bind current and future owners to preserve the unity of use between lot 1 (636 n 18th st) and lot 2 (638 n 18th st) to be known as 636 n 18th st. prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, proof of recorded easements, agreements and restrictive covenants must be supplied. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2019Completed
For a unity of use to create one (1) lot from two (2) lots for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements, and easements to be recorded to bind current and future owners to preserve the unity of use between lot 1 (636 n 18th st) and lot 2 (638 n 18th st) to be known as 636 n 18th st. prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, proof of recorded easements, agreements and restrictive covenants must be supplied. size and location as shown on plans. see permit 1035592 for plans.
- Alteration permit Feb 2015Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.no exterior work and no winfow replacement as per historic apprvoal
- Alteration permit Oct 2014Expired
Remove concrete and glass block from existing exterior wall openings and replace with new windows & storefront. window/storefront fenestration shall comply with the prescriptive value of table 502.3 of the 2009 iecc. all work shall comply with philadelphia historical commission.
- Administrative permit Oct 2012Completed
For an administrative permit to amend previously approved ap#400140, issued for the legalization of a partial change in occupancy classification from a mixed use (group m & r-2) to a r-2 three (3) family dwelling & a certificate of occupancy (c.o), to eliminate the required automatic fire sprinkler system at the 1st floor dwelling unit; per board of building standards (bbs) approval entire building to be protected with a fire & smoke alarm system installed in accorndance with the philadelphia fire code.
- Electrical permit Aug 2012Completed
Amend permit#385675- fa-3 exit & emerg lts, 5 smoke det, 1 facp, 7 horn strobes, 4 mini horns as per nfpa 72, wire for 3 kit, 3 bathrms w /gfi prot, 45 dup rec, 16 single pole switch, 16 ceiling lts, 3-100a subpanls as per 2008 nec(cc dist)3fd
- Demolition permit Aug 2012Expired
2900 square feet, interior demolition of non load bearing walls and ceilings only. no other work allowed under this permit. no structural changes. must maintain all code required fire rating on wall and floor/ceiling assemblies. three sets of plans drawn to professional quality are to be submitted for review and approval by the department before work on renovation starts. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure permits.
- Alteration permit Jun 2012Completed
For the legalization of a three (3) family dwelling with replacement of damaged existing 2nd floor framing members in an existing three (3) story structure; separate fire supression permit required prior to occupancy.***all work in accordance with plans approved by the philadelphia historical commission dated 04.24.12-no work at building exterior***
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Replace curb trap,fresh air inlet and main drain
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 (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 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
High-voltage line
250 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
800 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (800 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,350 ft), Franklin LC (1,400 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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