3304 Kip Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3304 Kip Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 3304 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Issued
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. replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing hydronic pipe
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Install 100 - amp service, receptacles, switches and replace receptacles and switches, fishing through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing for 2nd floor bathroom for toilet and lav install toilet, and lav no basement work no structural changes
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Replacement of 29 gal gas water heater as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Install 100 amp service w/ 30 circuit panel, grounding bridge, 20 amp receptacles and fishing wire through walls only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Dig up sidewalk to replace curb trap and fresh air inlet, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Remove old roof covering and replace with new roof covering
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Replace house drain and rear area drain
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Removal of fire damaged portions of front porch and replacement with like in kind materials(no change in size or location) repointing and repair of deteriorated and loose/missing bricks in side wall.exterior wall covering (stucco) in accordance with ez standard. application of stucco not to start until inspector confirms repairs have been made.
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 (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
1,350 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
450 ft
John B Stetson MS (450 ft), Cramp William Sch (1,550 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,800 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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