1207 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1207 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 5 not closed, and 51 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 1207 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Administrative permit Oct 2021Issued
For the continued use as personal vehicle repair and maintenance. 12th st. auto repair
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2019Expired
Install hvac system 90,000 btu 90% eff 4 tons of ac all new ductwork
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Total rewire all receptacles, gfci switches and fixtures including hardware, smoke detectors, per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Expired
Installation of 10 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Zoning permit Dec 2018Completed
Erection of roof deck and pilot house access structure to an existing attached structure. size and location per plan.
- Residential building permit Dec 2018Issued
Interior alterations, framing all walls and sheetrock, fibreglass roof deck and roof deck access structure
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
600amp service,single phase,6 unit load centers and 1 house panel.install receptacles,switches and lighting fixtures,120v smoke detectors per 2008 nec (multi family)install fire alarm per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Install 18 water closets,20 lavs,14 bath tubs,2 shower,6 hub drains,6 laundry,6 kitchen sinks,6 dishwasher,6 garbage disposals,6 area drains,2 roof drains,2 duplex sewage pumps and 6 hwh.curb trap,fai,house drain and 1.5 water service (multi family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004"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"
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Approved permit # 867627 was closed because of lapse of contractor licence this permit will continue that previously approved make safe permit - for the repair of roof rear wall and interior framing to resolve case #630190. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #630190.as per marked up and approved drawings
- Suppression permit Jun 2018Completed
Install new 2" fire service from curb to building. supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13. supply andinstall all required piping, hangers and fittings, per nfpa 13. supply and install new 2-1/2" city-approved backflow preventer. supply and install new fire department connection. supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches.
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Make safe permit - for the repair of roof rear wall and interior framing to resolve case #630190. 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 #630190.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (1,150 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
2,600 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
550 ft
Academy at Palumbo (550 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (700 ft), Universal Institute CS (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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