2956 Tulip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2956 Tulip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 39 violations, 7 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 2956 Tulip 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. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Replace existing 100-amp service and panel with new one. replace 2 3-way switches, install 4 20 dedicated circuits (fridge, deep freezer, countertop, washer.), install 4 gfci breakers, install 1 30-amp dryer circuit, install 4 flush mount led ceiling fixtures in basement, install 3 smoke detectors, install 3 carbon monoxide detectors, replace 1 exhaust fan, replace 4 electrical fixtures, replace 10 receptacles, replace 1 wall fixture in hallway, install 1 20 amp dedicated circuit in second floor, replace 10 toggle switches. work will be done by fishing wiring.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Repair/replace house trap w/ fai and partial main house drain.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
For the structural repair to joists and roof to resolve case #cf-2022-034734. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-034734. ** special inspections required **
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement of fire damaged roof joist and front bay to comply with violation case #cf-2022-034733. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. 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.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Completed
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. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. cf-2023-092665 wall siding to cover a partial part of the exterior wall on the front side of the house
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20182660082 "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 Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap 5x4 new fai and house drain if necessary pa 1 call 2018.1520335
- Use permit Jan 2016Completed
Use as family daycare
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Curb trap,fai and lateral pa20152681243(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 Oct 2015Completed
House trap,fai and lateral pa20152681243(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"
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
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Jones, John Paul, Junior High School. 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
200 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (200 ft), Richmond Sch (1,450 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,100 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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