214 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 214 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 6 not closed, and 23 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 214 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Aug 2026Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a business office/professional use (group b) in a mixed-use commercial/residential building. no alterations work under this permit.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Office - business and professional
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Issued
For tie-in to existing one-inch combined fire/domestic water service and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-002233 install fire sprinklers in residential addition
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Issued
Construction of addition and interior alterations as reflected per plans. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. metallic piping will be installed for any commercial use spaces to roof extension and sanitary main shall be metallic as required by code. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans. any work existing or new not reflective of approved plans will result in possible revocification of permit. inspector to verify all existing work is as depicted.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances, grds, and associated ductwork as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. see ap#889872 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Amendment application incomplete
Interior wiring for addition to residential unit and relocation of residential sub panel. nfpa 70 separate permit required for fire alarm
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Replace existing 3/4" water service with new 3/4" copper water service to meter
- Commercial building permit Oct 2018Issued
For the erection of an addition on an existing non-combustible structure with combustible interior framing to include the installation of new roll-down gates, truss installations, steel framing, new footing installations, interior wall partitions, fire-retardant treated wood exterior framing, 1.5-hr fire doors at proposed 2nd flr wall breaches, and wall/floor/ceiling finishing. (iebc 2009, addition) **separate permits req'd for fire suppression, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical system alterations. separate permit req'd for grd flr non-residential occupancy fit-out.** 2/3/2025: for amendments to include updated special inspections documentation, submittal of truss shop drawings and revisions of steel beam & post connections to include welded connections and post-installed masonry anchor installations.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2018Completed
For the erection of 2nd story addition and roof deck on the existing one-story portion of the existing attached building with existing interior accessory parking garage. (size and location as shown on plans)street tree required per 14-705(2). for use as single family household living within the existing 2-story portion of the building and the new addition with two accessory interior parking spaces. one vacant commercial space on the exisitng one-story portion. (separate use permit required prior to occupancy)
- Zoning permit Jun 2018Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one lot from two existing lots (629-33 and 627 n. american st.) size and location as shown on the plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kobryn Prop, 603 - 617 N American St (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
St. John's Church. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
700 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
1,950 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,950 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,300 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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