144 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 144 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 9 not closed, and 34 violations, 25 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 144 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
********** fish only**************** 2 circuits 6 receptacles 2 smokes 6 recessed lights no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. per phc
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for the for the installation of anchors to comply with violations under cf-2023-114924. all work to be done as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 irc. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-114924. 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. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to the start of any work. *separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.*
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Expired
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (re route cold air return).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Expired
Replace water and drain lines to 1 fixture
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Expired
Interior renovation for new open kitchen area, no exterior work approved on this (phc). no structural work apprvoed on this permit.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Expired
New 100 amp load center w grounding & bonding, kitchen re-wire, gfci's, mic line, fridge line, dishwasher line, lighting, switches, garbage disposal line, fishing all new lines as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Cancelled
New 100 amp load center w grounding & bonding, kitchen re-wire, gfci's, mic line, fridge line, dishwasher line, lighting, switches, garbage disposal line, fishing all new lines as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
For the construction / repair grade rear yard, repair foundation on two walls with engineered specified products and procedures, install 4 star bolts, install lintel. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
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.
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
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Uscg Mso Group Ofc, 1 Washington Ave (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,650 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,650 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,100 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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