2837 Kip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2837 Kip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 2837 Kip Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Replace 100 amp panel and service install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) replace bathroom fixture replace exterior fixtures, one with motion detector replace fixtures, outlets and switches
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Underfloor plumbing, installation of lav sink, toilet & shower with shower pan
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Curb trap and fai
- Demolition permit Apr 2024Completed
Complete demolition of an existing attached two-story, masonry and wood garage building by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. special inspections to be performed. complete sidewalk closure required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- General permit minor Apr 2024Completed
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.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Full demolition
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Lateral seal
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Repair/replace house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Expired
3/4" water service
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
Make safe permit to address id violation cf-2022-023306 to replace portion of rear wall and floor joists as per approved plans and engineer's report. no work beyond addressing id violation authorized on this permit. *2015 irc review*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Expired
Replace gas furnace, bryant- model #- 800sa38070e14a- a serial #- 0421a22126 70,000 btu
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Impact Site and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 7 more within a mile. 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
1,350 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,350 ft), John B Stetson MS (2,150 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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