4918 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4918 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 12 not closed, and 41 violations, 1 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 4918 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace the existing with the same type, condensing furnace, natural gas, 96% afue, 80,000 btuh, no new ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
2-toilets 2-vanities 2-showers 2-kitchens 2-laundry box 2-water heaters
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Install new wiring for 2 apartment units, install 200 amp service, 3 meter socket, install grounding systems, install hardwired smoke detectors, and install recessed lights
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Completed
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing two (2) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 irc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. **extension of zoning permit zp-2022-006473 for 1-year from the expiration date (until 12/14/2026) in accordance with section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code and per zba administrative review. no changes to permit language.**
- Demolition permit Sep 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2020-067774. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4917 and 4921 haverford ave. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Replace total of 4 6inch recessed lights, located in the front of the building, front door area as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
100amps service, one carbon/smoke in basement.one gfic repacement in kitchen. one gfic bathroom secondly floor. replace three lights fixture. replace two switches ( all wires are fished as per 2014 nec)
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Under floor plumbing new tub toilet sink as per ppc 2018
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Family daycare
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
1,950 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
900 ft
Parkway West (900 ft), Middle Years Alternative (900 ft), Rhoads James Sch (1,300 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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