2050 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2050 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, all closed, and 6 violations.
- 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 2050 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Replace curb trap and new fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Installing two (2) 1" combined water connections
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2024Completed
For installation of two (2) one-inch combined fire/domestic water service lines and fire sprinkler systems in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
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. as per philadelphia historical approval- all mechanical work that would be exiting the building (exhaust vents, conduits) will be done to the rear of the house or roof. as well as the placement of any units (condensers) will either be in the rear of the building or on the roof deck of the property (not visible).
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install wiring throughout, rough and finish for electrical, install 200 amp electrical service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
13 fixtures duplex renovation 3- full bathroom, 2- kitchen 2-hose bibbs
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear with roof deck and roof deck access structure with level iii alteration to create two-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered. separaet permits required for mep & fp work. amendment to change the rear foundation design, floor layout and type of sprinkler system. amendment to amount of bathrooms and the type of sprinkler system being installed.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet approximately 3' of exterior main drain.
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Install exhaust fan,4-switches,1-receptacle and 3-lighting fixtures only on an existing service as per 2014 nec (cc district)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Install 4 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Aug 2019Completed
Ez permit windows & doors - for replacement of exterior windows & doors. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. install 6 windows as per the plans approved by the philadelphia historic commission and inspection of same by phc.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
500 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
1,050 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,050 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,450 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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