1908 Fontain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1908 Fontain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 1908 Fontain Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water line.
- Demolition permit Sep 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-121695. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2014 and 2018 n. 19th st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Expired
Water service curb in
- General permit minor May 2021Expired
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 Aug 2020Issued
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to replace the hvac system and install duct work in single family home to replace the hvac system and install duct work in single family home
- Residential building permit Jun 2020Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing single family dwelling to include the installation of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishing and replacement of one joist as referenced per submitted plans, ledgering to be inspected by professional engineer (special inspector). all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Residential building permit Mar 2020Issued
Ez permit standards alterations-minor framing and renovations to a single family dwelling 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
On an existing 100amp service,complete rewire of a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixutures,smokes,co detectors,telephone and cable as per 2014 nec (ctract district)all work is done by fishing only
- General permit minor Feb 2020Issued
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2016Completed
Replace 200a panel, replace switches and receptacles, 2- 10 year battery smoke detectors, 2- c/o detector... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Habitat For Humanity 2 Lot 197 and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,700 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
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
1,150 ft
HS of Engineering & Science (1,150 ft), Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,250 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,700 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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