3840 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3840 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3840 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Interior alterations to existing structure including widening of stair openings and installtion of new stairs, sistering of existing joists, and installation of exerior star bolts. all work in accordance with architect sealed plans
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
3/4" water service, repair/replace curb trap, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 7 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and wire building with new outlets,switches,light fixtures,hardwired smokes and tv as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Alteration permit Feb 2019Completed
Level 2 alteration with some incidental framing modification using ez permit standards laminate drywall/ insulate new windows/ doors/ trim/ finish new kitchen/ bath seperate permits req'd for mechanical. electrical & plumbing
- Residential building permit Oct 2017Expired
Construct (partial) third story addition atop existing two story structure. enclose existing roofed-over front porch.
- Zoning permit Sep 2017Completed
For the enclosed front porch and new rear 3rd story additon at top of the two-story portion of an existing attached building. (size and location as shown on the plan)
- Electrical permit Aug 2016Completed
Install 100amp service,wiring house including install smoke detectors gfci and tamper resistant throughout per 2008 nec (sfd)west district
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Install drain and water from basement to each fixture, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Interior renovation for a reduction to a single family dwelling. repair front porch, replace wood lintels & stucco front and rear of building. work to be completed as per approved plan and attached review document.
- Use permit Aug 2016Completed
Remove front porch enclosure. reduction of use to a single family dwelling.
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 (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,150 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 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 (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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