2220 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2220 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 8 not closed, and 32 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 2220 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as a sit-down restaurant at first floor (2228 and 2230 fairmount ave) and previously approved multi-family (5 unit) household living above. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Wiring for kitchen renovation. installation of power and lighting outlets. per 2017 nec. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. contractor visited historical commission office on 7/18/2024 and confirmed with staff that electrical work is interior only.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replace kitchen sink, install new toilet and lavy sink with new venting.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove and replace a 3-ton rooftop a/c unit, in-like & kind, equipment only. to be reconnected to existing ductwork.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace 200 amp service cable all wiring will be fished
- General permit minor Jul 2021Completed
**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. (remove existing front door system and replace with new all wood door system per the attached shop drawings that are stamped and approved by the philadelphia historic commission. 1 door in total.)
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
Unity of use
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *rooftop units not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans* remove and replace a 3 ton rooftop packaged a/c unit
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Rewire the 3rd floor remodel of bedroom, office and closet. install 18 recessed lights,12 receptacle outlets and 6 switches. install new hardwired smoke detector as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Existing fire alarm control panel, 1 annunciator keypads, 3 wall mounted horn/strobes, 4 manual pull stations, 1 common arear smoke detectors, 120v combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (being installed by others) 6 sounding horns per nfpa 72 (
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Move existing dishwasher & garbage disposal & kitchen sink drain lines & hot & cold line 4' to new location closer to stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 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
3,600 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
500 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
950 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 (2,100 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,800 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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