2738 North Opal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2738 North Opal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2738 North Opal Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor May 2024Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. remove non-loading bearing walls on first and second floor.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Replacement of 100 amps service as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Eplace existing 200 amp service with a new one as per 2014 code
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Full house re-wire. 50 spot lights, 25 switches, 45 outlets
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Full water service as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Install 200amp service meter socket, 200amp panel, grounding, run wires, install junction boxes, light fixtures, trims, switches, receptacles, gfci, smoke det, kitchen ckts, dryer & water heater as per nec 2008 east district
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Run drain and water line for 2 water closets, 2 lavy sinks, 1 tubs, 1 kitchen, 1 garbage disposal, 1 laundry and hot water heater - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Dec 2017Expired
Ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Demolition permit Oct 2017Completed
Interior demo of non-loadbearing walls only. no structural work on this permit.
- Alteration permit Dec 2016Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace partial main partial stack yard drain and kitchen drain. the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2015Completed
Replace/repair outdoor fixture & bedroom receptacle with no add'd wiring as per nec 2008 (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Craftbilt Mfg, 2901 N 18th St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1844 West Sedgley and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Henshell Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 ft
230 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
1,050 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (1,050 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,650 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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