444 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 444 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 47 violations.
- 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 444 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Install 17 water closets, 16 shower/tubs, 17 lavatories, 16 washing machine boxes, 1 floor drain, 19 hub drains, 16 kitchen sinks, 5 hot water heaters, 2 backwater valves, 2 sump pumps, 1 non-freeze hyrant bibb, 5 trench drains, 1 domestic booster pump, 2 roof drains and 1 backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
For the installation of an enclosed garage exhaust system and new hvac appliances, grds, and associated ductwork as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and appliance manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2021-007893 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
New storm & sanitary curb traps, storm & sanitary fresh air inlets, storm & sanitary main drains. new 2" domestic water service
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with 4" ames colt 200 backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 to include 2.5 ames 4000ss backflow prevention assemby for anti-freeze system. as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Install 1200amp single phase service. wiring for power and lighting for 16 dwelling units, 1 retail space and common areas. install low voltage fire alarm system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. **retail electrical fitout permit req'd** ***no solar on this permit***
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 100amp service for temporary power during construction - stringer lights and gfci protected receptacles.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Expired
Installation of rooftop mounted 6.52kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing structure.
- Demolition permit May 2023Completed
Complete demolition of existing building by hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. demolition must be completed concurrently with demolition of 633 n 5th st. see permit dp-2023-000476.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Lateral seal
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Lateral seal
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 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
2,450 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
50 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
700 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (700 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,900 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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