2204 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2204 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 6 not closed, and 20 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 2204 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. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- General permit minor Jul 2026Completed
Repair loose brownstone on headers and sills on exterior walls and stairs to be refinished as per phc approval. all existing headers and sills to remain, this is cosmetic work/finish work as per phc approval. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per phc approval.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Installed 4 dedicated 20n amp circuits installed 2 dedicated 240 volt 30 amp circuits installed exit combo all work as per 2017 nec code all new wire for circuits ran fishing of walls only
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. install five sash packs into existing frames.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
Replacement of 50 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Expired
Install new 6 recess and 2 gfci as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Expired
Ez permit standards 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. 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). no work permitted in the basement. *separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.* bathroom renovation
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Rough in and install fixtures for a new powder room with 1-water closet,stack and 1-lav.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Wire powder room, underfloor heat (3amps), 3 recessed lights, 2 switches, receptacles (gfci's) as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Renovations to a portion of existing rear kitchen shed to create a powder room. no structural work. replacement of shed door to the exterior garden.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Installations of new house trap and fresh air inlet. installations in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Ez permit windows & doors permit- for the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. windows to be installed in accordance with historical commission stamped drawings
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 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
3,450 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Mulford Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
900 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
1,000 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,000 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,950 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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