1137 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1137 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 1 not closed, and 10 violations.
- 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 1137 Carpenter 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. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of the attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Completed
For a rear deck addition to an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
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 Jun 2024Completed
Water service curb in 3/4
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Replace curb trap and fai. according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
3-water closet, 3-lavs, 2-bath tub, 1-kitchen sink & 1-laundry and hwh, house drain,stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. c 90% warm airomplete new hvac system 90%
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Wire throughout outlets,switches,lights,gfci and smoke detectors per 2008 nec (sfd) no service work
- Administrative permit Dec 2017Completed
Amend permit #814856 for cost of work from $40,000 to $100,000
- Alteration permit Nov 2017Completed
For the interior alteration and renovation with the re-construction of interior staircases and stair openings in an existing single family dwelling as per plans,
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Legalize work done by other - install 200amp 240 v single phase service four gang meter 4-100amp panel light, switches, recepts ,smoke c/o detector and ac outlet as per nec 2008 south district and install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
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
2.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 1 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
500 ft
Academy at Palumbo (500 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (900 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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