1929 Fontain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1929 Fontain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 4 not closed, and 39 violations, 3 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 1929 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Replacing a 100 amp panel complete replacing various defective switches,fixtures, etc. installing (3) 20 amp circuits for appliances. (all fished & surface mount wiring) installing battery smoke detectors.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Replace incoming 100 amp service, install (1) smoke/carbon 120 volt detector, replace (4) gfci receptacles, install (2) dedicated gfci receptacles, replace (6) receptacles, replace (3) switches, all wiring is to be fished in existing walls as per 2014 nec for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program. amp work order number: 152911
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Replace receptacles & switches. replace light fixtures, new receptacle circuit for refrigerator. new receptacle circuit gfi bathroom, (2) 10 yr smoke detectors, (1) 120 v smoke detector. fishing only. as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Expired
Replace water & drain lines for tub, lav & toilet & toilet, tub & lav fixtures the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Expired
100amp service & wire throughout switches, outlets, hardwired smoke & carbon as per nec 2008 north district
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Expired
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.
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings-stucco outer wall. for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from main to meter-pa1#20163201196-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Expired
Roof replacement-white granulated rubber roofing system
- Use permit Jan 2012Completed
For use as a single family dwelling in an existing structure
- Suppression permit Jul 2009Completed
Installation of new sprinkler system and backflow prevention system in accordance with nfpa 13r and as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2009Completed
Re rough 2 - 3pc bathrooms, 2 kitchen sinks, re connecting to existing main drain
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
1,400 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
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,150 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (1,300 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,850 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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