3151 Fontain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3151 Fontain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 3151 Fontain Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Demolition permit Mar 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-113509. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. 2031 n. 32nd: no stucco. 2033 n. 32nd: (1) stucco c/w 2035 n. 32nd st. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on both properties. 4' corral fence across both of properties.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Expired
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor May 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 3141 & 3145 fontain st. replace front sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Alteration permit Nov 2019Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 502985. for the rapir of rear wall and side wall as per approved plans and engineer's report. no other work authorized by this permit
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Make safe permit - for the re-construction of the rear exterior wall to resolve case #598663. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #598663. no insulation on this permit and no wall cavities to be closed up on this permit.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Make safe permit - re-construct rear 2 story exterior wall. contact area inspector prior to start of work. provide sub list to area inspector prior to start of work. protection of adjoining property required.
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Expired
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Make safe permit - fill all voids and joist pockets in rear masonry wall, stucco wall and make weathertight.
- Administrative permit Oct 2016Completed
Amend previously issued permit #579666 to document the installation of nfpa 13d fire sprinkler system on the certificate of occupancy
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Demolished City Block, 29th & Susquehanna Ave (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Home Ownership Project and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
West Diamond Street Townhouse Historic District. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
900 ft
Strawberry Mansion HS (900 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,100 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.5 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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