2944 Kip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2944 Kip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2944 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures.
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
For a make-safe only permit to rebuild cornice in front of property and rebuild roof as per plans. cf-2021-032270
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for (brief description of work as per engineer?s report if applicable) to resolve case cf-2021-032285. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6? in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2021-032285. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. ?make safe- fascia at the top of the facade
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Replace curb traps & fai pa20191091164 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Dec 2016Completed
Removal and repace of marble section of front wall of property to comply unsafe violation # 562206.
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
Remove existing 2 story front masonry wall 14 x 24. replace with new 8 inch masonry wall, (4" brick & 4" block) on existing foundation. windows and door same location & shall comply with the 2009 international energy efficiency code, u factor of .35, and with emergency egress standards as per irc. new door opening for 36 inch door. ** horizontal reinforcement (durawall) every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof to new front. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
New front. no change in window or door openings. new wall shall be tied in at all floors -sfd
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
New front. no change in window or door openings. new wall shall be tied in at all floors -sfd
- Alteration permit Jul 2013Completed
New front no change in window or door openings new wall shall be 8 inch cmu stucco finish to be tied in at all floors and roof line.
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
2 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
200 ft
Impact Site and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Hoyle, Harrison & Kaye Textile Mill. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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 (1,550 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,900 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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