2224 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2224 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 10 not closed, and 19 violations, 2 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 2224 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story sit-down restaurant and multi-family (5 unit) dwelling above to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see c cp-2024-005240 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For level ii alterations and structural modifications per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Issued
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. replace existing hvac unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- General permit minor May 2026Issued
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. **existing philadelphia historic property** no work to exterior of building. no work to windows or exterior doors(as per phc conditions). interior demolition of non-bearing partitions throughout 1st floor commercial space only.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- 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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace 200 amp service cable all wiring will be fished
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
Unity of use
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Curb trap, fai & full water service pa20191054064 "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"
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
1,850 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
High-voltage line
1,000 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 (2,150 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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