3515 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3515 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 15 not closed, and 12 violations, 7 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3515 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, ceiling fans, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2021 imc. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
For level ii alterations per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Personal services
- Fire suppression permit May 2025Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocating 25 sprinkler heads
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
New hair salon fit-out new mop sink, water fountain, hair sinks, lav, kitchen sink, toilet, water heater 11 fixtures all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install a 225 amp 120/208v 3 phase panel & feeder. install lights normal & emergency, switches & receptacles. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Issued
For installation of hvac system to the office at tenant space#3 as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Issued
Interior alteration to the space #3 of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Office - business and professional
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
9 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
2,500 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
350 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
300 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (300 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,450 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (4,100 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.