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17 Carlton Street, Philadelphia

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Does 17 Carlton Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, all closed, and 40 violations, 2 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 17 Carlton Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.

  1. Commercial building permit Jul 2026Completed

    For level ii alterations to include new partitions, doors, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.

  2. Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed

    Repair 5in curb trap, fai

  3. Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed

    For the installation of one heatpump condensing unit and two indoor air handling units per approved plans.

  4. Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed

    Alterations within an existing tenant space to include new toilet rooms, counter space, kitchen as per historical (phc) stamped plans.coffee shop fit out service counter,dishwasher area including 3- compartment sink and hand wash sink,grease trap and two restrooms in accordance with 2004 philadelphia plumbing code

  5. Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed

    Furnish and install distribution, lighting, branch wiring, mep feeds and connections per plans. empty conduit for telecom. ref building permit# 979521.'17 nec. install fire alarm system for alteration per engineer sealed and city approved drawings.'17 nec & '16 nfpa-72.

  6. Fire suppression permit Jul 2019Completed

    For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  7. Commercial building permit Jul 2019Completed

    Level ii alterations within an existing tenant space to include new toilet rooms, counter space, kitchen as per historical (phc) stamped plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.

  8. Use permit Jun 2019Completed

    Use to sit down restaurant in space 1 on the 1st floor of an existing 6-story masonry structure with all previously approved uses. *no sign permit on this application*

  9. Use permit Jun 2019Completed

    For use as an eating and drinking establishment (prepared food/coffee shop) in space 1 on the first floor of an existing structure with other previously approved uses.

  10. Administrative permit Feb 2019Completed

    Certificate of occupancy to change forty-one (41) existing apartments on the mezzanine, 2nd and 3rd floors to r-1 use per approved plans. no construction work is proposed.

  11. Use permit Dec 2018Completed

    For visitor accommodation units on partial mezzanine, 2nd to 3rd floor for a total of forty one (41) units with all other uses as previously approved in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.

  12. Administrative permit Nov 2018Completed

    Temporary certificate of occupancy

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

6 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2183, 427 N Broad 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

2,400 ft

Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

1,250 ft

Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

400 ft

Harrington Machine Shop. 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

1,000 ft

The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (1,000 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,350 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

7.2 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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