1816 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1816 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 30 violations, 5 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 1816 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Interior alterations to existing structure and addition to rear as per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
New construction of two story rear addition to existing structure with roof deck above addition accessed from 3rd story of existing structure as per approved plan.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
200amp panel x1 replace basic light x4 square d complete home surge protective device x1 gfci outlets x5 15 amp afci circuit x8 20 amp afci circuit x5 15 amp duplex x18 20 amp duplex x4 3way light switch x4 light switch x2 lamp holder x3 light fixture x5 toggle dimmer switch x4 smoke & carbon monoxide detector x3 smoke detector x4 install basic hardwired doorbell system x1 install new cat 6 ethernet lines x1 category 6 cable is used to connect computers and router in a local network x7 service cable protector x1 wall vent kit x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet + main drain connection in basement.
- Mechanical permit May 2016Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit May 2016Completed
Install 200amp service and wire throughout per 2008 nec (sfd)cc district
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Rerough house to include 3 wc, 3 lav, 2 tub/shower, 1ks, 1 washing machine (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Interior alterations to include demo and framing of non load bearing partitions, installation of 1/2" gypsum, and replace interior doors. no work to windows or exterior doors on this permit. no changes to exterior. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- 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
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Replace curb trap,fresh air inlet and main drain
- Electrical permit Jan 2011Completed
Single family dwelling installation of a 2.53kw solar pv system. installation per streamlined standards for solar pv system installations and the 2008 nec.
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 (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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
2,100 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
150 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 (1,400 ft), Franklin LC (1,500 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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