1621 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1621 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 2 not closed, and 25 violations, 4 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 1621 Carpenter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
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 and install 95% afue and 60,000 btu gas furnace ( same and like kind of equipment), tie into existing ductwork. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Interior plumbing one bathroom addition, 1 shower/tub, 1 wc, and 1 lavatory
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Wire throughout a 3rd floor addition with outlets, switches, light fixtures and smoke detectors as per nec 2017 code.
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition above an existing two-story attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit** **amendment #1** amend to change the structural components on the third floor bearing walls supporting the roof to include installation of a concrete bond beam, change roof framing to include installation of purlins, removal of a roof hatch, and change third floor stepping conditions & ceiling heights as per amended plan. height nte 38 ft.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Completed
For the erection of a 3rd floor addition above an 2 story structure with roof deck on rear 1 story structure with exisitng interior parking space for use as single-family household living; size and location as per plan/application
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Supply and install new 30 circuit 100 amp, ground the electrical system, and mark the panel as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Dec 2020Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace curb trap with fai as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Installing new 100amp service,outlets,switches,lights fixtures and hard wired smoke detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
1 kitchen sink,2 bath tub,1 stand pipe,3 wc and 3 sinks (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted 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: Exxon Rs 2 1624, 809 S Broad St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
500 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Stanton, Edwin M., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
300 ft
Stanton Edwin M Sch (300 ft), Universal Institute CS (850 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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