164 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 164 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 39 violations, 28 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 164 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 28 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.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Ez permit standards 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. interior work only(as per phc conditions). interior alterations as per ez standard.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
***nec 2017 fishing only*** 200a service replacement 200a grounding & bonding system 30ckt main breaker panel meter socket indoors *per historical preservation* emt conduit 2nd floor bedroom outlet replacement new circuit for dishwasher garbage disposal gfci
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Issued
Existing electrical service. replacement of outlets, switches and lights. 120 volts/ 240 volts. fishing only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Installation of sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixture units: 2-water closet, 2-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
Interior renovations only of an existing single family structure, details as shown on the plan. permit amended on 4/22/26: change windows. all approved by historical commission. see attached docs.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
100 amp seu 2 story x1 15 amp afci circuit x5 15 amp duplex x16 light switch ( one location) x9 3way light switch x4 light fixture (standard weight) x5 light fixture (lite weight) x5 door light x1 100 amp meter socket x1 100 amp grinding system x1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Expired
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. no ductwork and diffusers are being installed install bryant 14 seer 2.5 ton ac and coil
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon electric water heater
- Mechanical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 80,000 btu 92% eff gas furnace with 3 ton ac and new ductwork
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 200amp service single phase 240v service lights switches receptacles smoke/co detectors hot water heater ac outlet as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 11 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
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 (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 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
1,600 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,600 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,000 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,000 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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