231 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 231 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 23 not closed, and 23 violations, 12 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 231 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
23 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Construct a wall and vehicle access gate to provide (2) off-street parking spaces accessory to a sfd as per building application/plan.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Construct a wall and vehicle access gate to provide (2) off-street parking spaces accessory to a sfd as per building application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-000957
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-000996
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-000996
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-000957
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear gargage door and create two accessory surface parking spaces accessory the single family new construction approved under zp-2024-011021.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the demolition of an existing fence and erection of a new fence. work to also include the addition of two(2) parking spaces. size and location as shown on the plan.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Issued
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system for a single-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Issued
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system for a single-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Site / utility permit May 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-000996
- Site / utility permit May 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-000957
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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kobryn Prop, 603 - 617 N American St (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 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
1,400 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
250 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
500 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
1,750 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,750 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,100 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,550 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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