408 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 408 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 4 not closed, and 18 violations, 3 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 408 Olive Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Completed
For installation of pre-fabricated wood burning stove per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Expired
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Expired
Re-roof, install 7 squares landmark roofing, ice shield, flashing, and vent. replace 5 sheets of roof sheathing and additional sheathing as needed.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Issued
200amp grounding system update. 2 - pullchain lamp holder - includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided utility lamp holder fixture and lamp. basement x 2 in front of panels subpanel 200 amp 30/60 circuit new installation on brick wall archway/hom2200bb special order breaker and feeder cable. 200 amp main 30 circuit breaker homeline panel replacement: connect to existing main feed. installation of new backboard where necessary. fish only as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Install ev charging equipment in private garage per manufacturer's specifications and 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 3/4 backflow preventer (mixed use)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Replace curb trap and fai pa20170120335 (sfd) self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Repair 2' water service. self certifications are no longer permitted. all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection. the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004. pa one call 2015-121 0650
- Administrative permit Jan 2014Completed
Modifications to originally approved permit ap# 424067. existing front exterior wall to be removed due to structural instability and replaced with wood stud wall and brick veneer along. scope of work to include minor insulation alterations. all work shall be in accordance with approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2013Completed
Complete 1 inch water service domestic pa20132132005
- Suppression permit Mar 2013Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a backflow preventer assembly for commercial occupancy on the first floor and one dwelling unit on the second and third floor, for a total of two dwellling units; fire sprinkler system installation in accordance with nfpa 13 and nfpa 13 r.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
50 ft
138 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
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,000 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,850 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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