3471 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3471 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3471 Midvale Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** 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. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process replace the 2nd floor flat roof in epdm
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Rewire house throughout. install lighting, switches and receptacles outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke/co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Knob and tube removal and rewire of affected devices only. rewire devices to 2017 nec standards. install afci/gfci protection as necessary. install new receptacles and switches in rewired locations. all wiring to be done through fishing methods only.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
For the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per plans.
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
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 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 permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. no exterior work as per phc approval.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Replace: 1-water closet with new .5" water line, 1-free standing tub with drain to existing ideal bend , 1-lavatory sink with pipe replacement from wall to sink, and 1-shower stall pan liner, use existing 2" flange trap and drain line. **amend** add to scope of work the following fixtures: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposer on 1floor. 1 lavatory sink, 1 shower/tub, and 1 water closet for 3rd floor bath room.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Remove all remaining knob and tube wiring. rewire all existing devices as per 2017 nec requirements. replace all switches, receptacles, and re-install existing lighting. install new 100 amp main breaker 30 circuit panel. no change to exterior wiring or meter socket. all wiring to be done through fishing methods only.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Emt to 10ft 200 amp x1 200amp grounding system x1 15 amp afci circut x5 20 amp afci circuit x2 15 amp duplex x5 20 amp gfci x1 15 amp gfci x6 200 amp service cable x1 square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 200amp 40ckt homeline expansion panel x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace new 4" ideal bend with 1 1/2 pvc drains & 1/2 pex to each fixture 1-shower, 1-tub, 1-lav, 1-toilet & 1-kitchen sink the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Rewire kitchen new recess lights & recepts & switches, new powder room behind kitchen & bathroom 2nd floor, upgrade 100amp service to 200amp as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Ez interior alterations to include no changes to exterior & no worn alterations to windows and doors. 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
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace 2 windows as per historic approval
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
Alphachem Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Mifflin, Thomas, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (500 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,300 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (4,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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