2816 North Opal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2816 North Opal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 2816 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- General permit minor May 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
New receptacle and circuit, arc fault breakers, 10 yr. smokes, 10 yr. smoke/carbon monoxide detector according to nec fishing
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
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 Feb 2023Completed
Distribution panel 32 space panel, ground service according to nec 2017
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Expired
Bathroom install ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, bathroom fixture, wall heater, exhaust fan according to nec 2017.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Expired
Install shower, toilet and vanity install pipes to fixtures
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Expired
**contractor has a notarized letter with no employees, sole worker** ez residential alterations standards permit - sfd property 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per work order number: 162666 - second floor full 3-piece bathroom remodel and enlarging door, build wall for shower, install moisture-resistant wall-board, access door, installing 1 - 24inch vanity, 1 - h.c. toilet, 1 - 30inch x 60inch shower base, install underfloor plumbing, installing arc fault circuit breakers and one(1) ground-fault receptacle circuit, install 1- ten year battery c/o smoke detector, cap 1 wall heating vent, install exhaust fan, medicine cabinet & light for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Repair/replace curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Upgrade 100amp to 200amp service complete with meter socket, panel & grounding as per nec 2014 north central district
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 (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 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
700 ft
Henshell Corp 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
900 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
1,300 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (1,300 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,500 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (2,350 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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