2236 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2236 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 9 not closed, and 18 violations, 1 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 2236 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For level ii alterations and structural modifications per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- 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
- General permit minor Sep 2025Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. approval documents added to "file notes" tab. no work to front facade, no work to cornice as part of this permit(as per phc conditions). **existing philadelphia historic property** replace the upper low slope roof epdm
- 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 Aug 2024Completed
Wiring for kitchen renovation. installation of 11 power and 10 lighting outlets .
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Kitchen remodel, removal of existing cabinets, new floor replace kitchen sink, and garbage disposal. install new cabinets
- General permit minor Mar 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. building is designated historic by the city of philadelphia historical commission. no work to front facade. replace the rear porch roof w/ epdm
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
3/4" water service curb in
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Install the following by way of fishing: 6 gfci outlets, 6 light switches, 7 light fixtures, as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain into basement
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
1 kitchen, 1 shower, 1 bathtub, 3 wc, 3 lav sink
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 (150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 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
3,700 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
1,050 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 (2,250 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,900 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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