3717 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3717 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 5 not closed, and 46 violations, 23 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 3717 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- General permit minor Jan 2026Issued
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.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Expired
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2023-120722 to repair damage caused by vehicle impact as per the engineer's report and approved engineer plans. 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 #cf-2023-120722. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” amendment approved as of 04/08/2024: to replace 13 ft. of the side wall with bond beam at grade as a part of vehicle impact as per approved plans and engineer's report.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Install piping need for following fixtures 1st fl- kitchen sink, washer box 2nd fl- toilet, lav, tub outside replace curb trap, and sewer into building. install 3/4 water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
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. installing mitsubishi 2 ton mini split system with diffusers and condenser in rear
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Will be installing: 28-plugs; 7-gfci; 6-s.p. switches; 8-3-way switches; 1-4 way switch; 20 hi-hats; 8-lights; 2-smoke detectors; 3 co2 smoke detectors and 200 amp service with disconnect as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
Interior and exterior alterations to an existing two story, attached, masonry, single family dwelling. includes partial demolition of rear addition to be replaced in kind by a wood framed addition. no change in basement height. see engineer's letter for additional information. crawl space ventilation and access per irc r-408.1 & 408.4.
- Zoning permit Apr 2020Completed
For the demo and rebuild of rear shed - size and location per plan.
- Residential building permit Aug 2019Issued
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). pa contractor lic#pa145243
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Curb trap, fai, lateral, house drain & area yard drain pa20160771349 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Ct and fai pa20142960157 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Expired
Curb trap pa20142813376 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
Re roof sfd as per ez roof standards
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
750 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Halpern Co 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
1,100 ft
230 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
750 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (750 ft), Belmont CS (2,150 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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