3242 Kip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3242 Kip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 1 not closed, and 33 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 3242 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Completed
Make safe permit to comply with ap/# 641836 to include partial demolition and the repairs/replacement of exterior wall and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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. *****separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans and street dept approval. *******
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Expired
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace side wall to resolve case #641836. 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 #641836. 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."
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Under floor plumbing - replace toilet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Repair/replace md, ct, fai
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. phdc bsrp work order 165399
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace rain leader / area drain
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 100-amp service and panel. ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st floor and 2nd floor, install bathroom fixture, dining room fixture, porcelain fixture, replace bedroom fixture, replace fixture, replace receptacles, switch replacement according to nec fishing
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
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 . 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 Jan 2020Completed
Replace one(1) rain leder as per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Make safe permit - for removal only of rear masonry fence wall to resolve case 637328. 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 637328.
- Alteration permit Jun 2015Completed
Remove existing siding on rear bay, install new vinyl siding(sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: John Wanamaker, 300 E Allegheny Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Mcveigh Playground and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Abbey Color Inc and 9 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
200 ft
John B Stetson MS (200 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,650 ft), Cramp William Sch (1,700 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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