3708 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3708 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 5 not closed, and 43 violations, 4 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 3708 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
The 200 amp service is existing. install a (3) gang meter bank, (2) 100 amp service rated fused disconnect switches, feeders & 100 amp panels. install (1) 60 amp service rated fused disconnect switch, feeder & panel. install wiring throughout the common spaces, commercial space and one dwelling unit. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Supply and install 2 toilets 2 lavs 1 shower 1 kitchen sink 1 washerbox for apartment and in commercial unit 1 toilet and lav
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Expired
For level iii alterations to vacant commercial (separate permit required for c/o) and single family dwelling to include structural work, new partitions, fixtures, furnishing, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - single-family
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Cancelled
For initial tenant fit-out of a group b occupancy (real estate office) on the first floor of a new four (4) story attached structure, as per plans; separate permits required for any mep/fsp work specific to the tenant fit-out; building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13; no changes to demising walls between the commercial unit and the common-access areas; see ap#984836 for new construction permit; see zp-2020-006786 for use registration permit; no signs on this permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
New storm and sanitary curb traps
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Completed
For the installation of a hvac mechanical system to include split system air handler and condenser installation, refrigerant piping, exhaust fans, clothes dryer exhaust ducts, grilles/diffusers/registeres, and associated ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
New construction, interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Install 400 amp, 120/240v 1ph main service. install 5 gang meter module. install all wiring throughout 3 apartments, commercial space, & house. install cable televising wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2020-010408 install 400 amp, 120/240v 1ph main service. install 5 gang meter module. install all wiring throughout 3 apartments, commercial space, & house. install fire alarm system throughout as per nfpa72, install cable tv wiring as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (1,550 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
1,550 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
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
1,400 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,400 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,600 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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