4945 Olive Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4945 Olive Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 4945 Olive Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
Basement renovation only, work includes basement floor concrete. details as shown on the plan. no lowering of basment floor included.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Expired
Repair water box at curb
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 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. remove/replace warm air furnace and repair ductwork and diffusers
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Remove/replace hot water tank, kitchen sink, lavatory(s), shower/tub(s), laundry tub. repair/replace supply lines and sanitary lines as needed
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace wiring, fixtures and/or devices where needed install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout using fishing method when needed install new 100 amp complete as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Ez permit stadards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
New 60,000 btu 80% efficient gas furnace new supply duct new return duct 7 supply registers 2 return registers see rp-05011
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
1.5 baths 1 kitchen 1 laundry rough in
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Wire throughout building for g.f.c.i outlets smoke detectors switches lighting and fixtures per n.e.c code 2014
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
Ez permit standards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. interior demo to non-load bearing walls, install new windows throughout both 1st and 2nd floors, replace interior doors on both 1st and 2nd floors, install ceramic tile on bathroom floor as well tub surround, install new laminate flooring on both 1st and 2nd floors, install new kitchen cabinets, partial gypsum wall-board on both 1st and 2nd floors where needed, no work schedule for basement.
- Alteration permit Nov 2019Completed
Make safe permit to comply with violation #706601 and #706878 to include the replacement of floor and roof joist, installation of star bolts, porch modifications as per approved plans. seperate permits required for additional alterations not specifically addressed in engineer's rerport/plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Rhoads James Sch (1,000 ft), Parkway West (1,050 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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