401 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 401 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 not closed, and 23 violations, 4 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 401 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the erection of awning with copy complying with ez standard.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install a motor speed controller for the hood motor and shutdown system. run three (3) 20amp lines from the circuit panel to the new hood control box and connect as per 2017 nec. fishing existing walls.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2020Completed
For the installation of a pyro-chem pcl 300 kitchen fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2017, standard 17a serving heavy-duty and medium-duty appliances.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
For the installation of a commercial kitchen exhaust hood as per plans. separate permit required for the associated fire suppression system.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 3/4 backflow preventer (mixed use)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Administrative permit Apr 2016Completed
Co for individual dwelling unit.
- Administrative permit Apr 2016Completed
Co for individual dwelling unit.
- Administrative permit Apr 2016Completed
Co for individual dwelling unit.
- Administrative permit Apr 2016Completed
Co for individual dwelling unit.
- Administrative permit Apr 2016Completed
Co for individual dwelling unit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Install 200a service,wiring throughout with lights,switches,recepts,lights,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Curb trap,lateral,fai and main drain pa20152800310(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"
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
100 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
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,050 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,950 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,050 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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