2245 Tulip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2245 Tulip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 48 violations, 4 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 2245 Tulip 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Cancelled
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-010379
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-010379
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-010379
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing three-story attached structure as per approved plan; for continued use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**no work permitted in the non-habitable basement. no excavations permitted and no replacing more than 2/3rds replacement of floor joist. special inspections for joist replacement and protection of adjacent properties.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
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. install all new ductwork on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and install high efficiency natural gas furnace with a 14 seer condenser and coil. total of 14 new registers to be installed
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Basement: - (5) lights, (2) switches - receptacle for sump pump - switch for heater - gfci receptacle under panel - receptacle for washer and dryer 1st floor: kitchen, dining & living room: - (13) receptacles including gfci for counter, (6) switches, and (10) recessed lights - (2) outdoor fixtures & (2) wr gfci with bubble covers for front and back - doorbell, transformer, and chime - devices for dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, hood, and refrigerator 2nd floor: - (15) recessed lights, (17) receptacles, (6) switches, 3 way switches for landings - bathroom: exhaust fan, gfci circuit - closet light 3rd floor: - (10) recessed lights, (7) receptacles, (5) switches, 3 way switches for landings/hallway, and gfci for bathroom.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Expired
Furnish and install all labor & material for the rewire of a residential property with new circuits (arc fault breakers where required), non metallic cable, outlet boxes, light fixtures, smoke detectors & devices in the following areas: basement: - (5) lights, (2) switches - circuit for sump pump - circuit for heater - gfci receptacle under panel - circuit for washer and dryer 1st floor: kitchen, dining & living room: - (13) receptacles including gfci for counter, (6) switches, and (10) recessed lights - (2) outdoor fixtures & (2) wr gfci with bubble covers for front and back - doorbell, transformer, and chime - appliance circuits for dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, hood, and refrigerator 2nd floor: - (15) recessed lights, (17) receptacles, (6) switches, 3 way switches for landings - bathroom: exhaust fan, gfci circuit - closet light 3rd floor: - (10) recessed lights, (7) receptacles, (5) switches, 3 way switches for landings/hallway, and gfci for bathroom. as per nec 2017
- General permit minor May 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
Structural repairs. no underpinning
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Completed
Change to roof slope
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Install water and drain lines for 2 water closets, 2 lavs, 1 sink, 1 tub, 1 shower and 1 water heater. as per ppc 2018
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
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jacob Holtz Co, 2424 E York St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
800 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (800 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,700 ft), Kensington HS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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