3839 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3839 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 3839 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan nte 38' in height. affordable housing turn key program.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Install a new 100 amp svc w/ground rod and continuous ground,5 led light fixtures,3 gfi receptacles,4 dedicated receptacle and circuits run 60 ft of wire mold replace 2-3way switches,14 receptacles and 12 switches. fish only
- Administrative permit Jun 2023Expired
For a certificate of occupancy for a single family household living to existing structure. no alterations approved on this permit. the building shall comply with the philadelphia property maintenance and fire codes prior to occupancy. see rp-2022-005368 for previously approved new construction permit
- Administrative permit May 2023Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a single-family household living.**c/o not included under the original permit rp-2022-5368.**
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-005368
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2022Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2022-005368
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2022-005368
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-005368
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Plumbing for kitchen and 3 full bathrooms.
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
For new construction of a three- story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck . for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d min), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. amended as of 9/2/2022 for an update to the plan to reflect the selected sprinkler system.**amended as of 4/21/2023 for a change in special inspection agency and appointed dprc-si**
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 (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,050 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
1,250 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,250 ft), Belmont CS (1,600 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,400 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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