4247 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4247 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 4247 Fairmount Avenue 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. 3 open violations.
- Demolition permit Mar 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-015971. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. no stucco. install corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
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 Aug 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 717 n 43rd st replace front sidewalks @ 713 & 715 n 43rd st. clean and grade lots @ 713 n 43rd st. erosion control with topsoil and seed on 713 & 715 n 43rd st
- Residential building permit May 2021Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to a fire-damaged rear bay at the 2nd floor to comply with violation case # cf-2021-025128. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permit(s) required for any additional alterations work that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2021-025128. 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. make safe permit only.
- Demolition permit Apr 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 1438 & 1442 n newkirk st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure to use as multi-family (3 units) household living (size and location as shown on plans)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Expired
Replace curb trap, fresh air, and inlet as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2018Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Complete rewiring of single family dwelling as per nec 2008 west district
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Expired
Water and sewer fo 1 wc,1 lav,1 tub,1 ks and wm (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Aug 2017Issued
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.
- Use permit Mar 2015Completed
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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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster 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
1,850 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,750 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
800 ft
Washington Martha Sch (800 ft), Locke Alain Sch (1,400 ft), Belmont CS (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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