3823 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3823 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 3823 Olive Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Curb trap, f.a.i & main house drain sealing of private lateral sewer in rear yard
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Installing new curbtrap & fai
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Stop work
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-010993
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Stop work
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-010993
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Stop work
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-010993
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-010993
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Stop work
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-010993
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of a new attached 2-story structure within portions of a previously demolished structure. structure for use as single-family household living. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 5 feet (1/4th of height of building) of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency **no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit **
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of a new attached structure with cellar. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the erection of a front porch to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Demolition permit Jul 2025Completed
For the legalization of complete demolition (removal of more that 2/3 joists) of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Expired
5” lateral seal
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,150 ft), Belmont CS (1,700 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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