519 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 519 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 8 not closed, and 11 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 519 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
200 amp panel 42/84 panel, outside service cable main grounding system. *no other work being performed*
- General permit minor Feb 2026Issued
Ez permit standards windows & doors for replacement of exterior windows & doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. **existing philadelphia historic property** department of licenses and inspections will confirm historical commission has inspected installation prior to closing window violation(as per phc conditions). to comply violation cf-2022-025115
- General permit minor Sep 2024Completed
Ez permit re-roofing - for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
Installing main stack. install branch drains for each fixture. install waterlines to service each fixture.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Install 200amp service complete with ground wire throughout building for g.f.c.i outlets smoke detectors switches lighting and fixtures per n.e.c code 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (install 2 systems with duct to all rooms. b-1-2 floor goodman 3 ton 57,000 btu 90 plus gas furnace, 3-4 floor goodman 2 1/2 ton 45,00 btu 90 plus gas furnace, all bathroom exhaust duct (fan by other) kitchen venting, dryer venting).
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
For the documentation of partial demolition of rear deck ( see application# rp-2021-005422 and zp-2020-010478 for rebuilt of deck) on the same lot with existing structure remains.size and location as shown in the application
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Expired
Interior renovation & erection of new exterior rear deck.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the erection of a rear deck accessed from rear of 2nd floor. size and location as per plans. for a single family household living.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
Replace the existing door and frame with a pre-approved historic 8-panel wood door and match the frame that exists on 521 fairmount avenue.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines for 6-toilets,6-lav sinks,2-tubs,1-shower,1-kitchen sink and 1-island sink.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
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
3.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Integrity Title Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
450 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
300 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (300 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,550 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,000 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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