3737 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3737 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 3737 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
200 amp service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, complete re-wire per nec
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* approved scope of work the approved scope of work for this permit is limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor. a report with a detailed scope of work provided by the pa licensed engineer who performed the onsite inspection on (1/18/24) and stamped/sealed the document.
- General permit minor Nov 2023Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. stucco
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 3-wc, 3-lav, 3-shower, 1-kitchen, 1-hwh and 1-hose bibb
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install new 200amp service and complete wiring of single family home with all new outlets switches lighting and smoke/co detectors to nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
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. install new 80k btu gas furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, and 9 diffusers
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- General permit minor Jul 2023Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Rough in and finish for the following fixtures 1st fl- kitchen sink, toilet, lav, washer box 2nd fl- toilet, lav, tub
- 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. mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2020-001931 installation of a mitsubishi 2 ton hvac mini split unit with condenser in yard
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure (height nte 38 feet) with pilothouse (height nte 10 feet; area nte 125 sf; for stair access only) to access roof deck with 42-inch guard rails, for use as household living (three (3) family dwelling). size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
New 200a electrical service and wiring for new construction of single family dwelling
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 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
1,150 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
900 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (900 ft), Belmont CS (2,000 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,150 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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