3851 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3851 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 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 3851 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.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan nte 38' in height. affordable housing turn key program.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan nte 38' in height. affordable housing turn key program.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Plumbing for kitchen and 3 full bathrooms.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
New 100amp service. rewiring of outlets lights switches smokes c/o thur-out according to 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new hvac system, including: - 3 ton 14 seer heatpump - air handler with 10kw electrical backup heat - ductwork through out - total 10 diffusers/registers).
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition st the rear of an existing attached structure. size and locations per plans. separate permits required for all related mep work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Completed
For the erection of two-story rear addition as part of an existing attached structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cm-2020-23710- for the denolition of an existion rear cantilever addition as per engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cm-2020-23710. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition after completion of work.
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Water & drains for (2) wc, (2)lav, (1) tub, (1) ks and (1) wm (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
100amp service and rewire throughout outlets,lights,switches,smoke/co detectors and water heater (sfd)cc distrcit
- Mechanical permit May 2017Completed
Install (1) gas furnace with ductwork. (sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
950 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 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
1,350 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,350 ft), Belmont CS (1,500 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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