3857 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3857 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 3 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 3857 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Issued
Install 200amp service,install 200amp 3gang meter socket,install light fixtures,switches,recepts and smokes as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
3 toilet, 3 lavatory sink, 2 bathtubs, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 dishwasher, 2 washing machine & garbage disposal & 2-water heaterthe installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit May 2018Expired
3 toilet, 3 lavatory sink, 3 bathtubs, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 garbage disposal, 2 washing machine the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Dec 2017Expired
For interior alterations and renovation to create a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure as per plans, ** no change in building foot-print permitted with this permit **
- Use permit Oct 2017Completed
For use as a two (2) family household living in an existing structure,
- 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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replace water service pa20170410951 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Interior alterations and replacing joists in 1st ceiling & roof per submitted 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 (1,500 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
5,150 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
1,400 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,400 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
6.8 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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