4856 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4856 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 8 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 4856 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
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 May 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-062155. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 605, 609 n. 49th st.. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Expired
Third floor addition with accessory roof deck and pilot house., details as per plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Expired
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. new 2.5 ton gas furnace, 1 heat pump condenser to be located in the rear yard. all new ductwork with 6 diffusers
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Replace 1 toilet, 1 lav, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 laundry as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Expired
Complete rewire two stories as per nec 2014 complete 100 amp service with meter smokes and co 22 recess lights
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Expired
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is 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. per submitted engineer letter single family remodel (no structural work to be done) - demolition of interior walls that aren’t load-bearing - some new framing - all new windows - interior & exterior new doors with no change in size - new roof, siding, capping - new insulation, drywall, paint - new floors, trim, casing - update kitchen - update 1 full bath and 1 half bath - no basement alterations - application of vinyl siding to exterior walls
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure to include roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to the front porch and rear one (1) story portion of the existing structure to comply with violation case #667451. not exceed scope of work shown on approved plans. separate permits to be obtained for any additional alterations work that are not specifically addressed on case #667451. 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. protection of pedestrians and public right-of-way required at all times. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. make safe permit only.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
100 amp service and rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Building permit #rp-2020-016261 fixture installation installation of water supply piping to fixtures installation of soil and waste piping from fixtures types of fixtures: new drain & water lines to fixtures 1 roof drain, 2-toilets, 2-lavatories, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-washer & 1-water heater ppc 2018
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 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
700 ft
Parkway West (700 ft), Middle Years Alternative (700 ft), Rhoads James Sch (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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