3852 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3852 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 3852 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Installation of a 300 amp service wiring throughout the building with lights,receptical,smoke detectors as per nec 2017. fire alarm system installed on this permit
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
New construction of triplex. interior drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 49 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with the 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Install 1.5" domestic, 6"storm and 5"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure for use as multi-family household living three (3) dwelling units (r-2 occupancy). the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. 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. **no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit ** **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet 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.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with balconies at the rear. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
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. 90% gas furnace 75,000 btu with 3-ton condenser and coil. ductwork 12 supply registers
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with one 1-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
One family dwelling: interior - 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hwh, 2 hose bibs, 5vanity, 4 toilets, 1 shower, 2 tubs. exterior : new sewer, fresh air inlets, curb traps, 6'' combined storm/sanitary, 1'' copper line combined
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
For the construction of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house.for use as a single-family household living **building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13d (min)**additional permits required for any mechanical, electrical plumbing or fire suppression work** amended as of 7/19/2023 for a structural work as per approved plan.**amended as of 10/8/2023 for a height adjustment to 37ft per approved 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 (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,200 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
1,350 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,350 ft), Belmont CS (1,550 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,350 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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