1803 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1803 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 3 not closed, and 42 violations, 5 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 1803 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 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.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 4.3 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per ez standard
- General permit minor Mar 2025Expired
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. install a new layer of smooth torch down rubber over top of the existing roof (whole top main flat roof area only) with replacement of the roof drain and edge metal.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- General permit minor Jan 2020Completed
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). ( no structural work as per pha work order)
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Install 9 new hardwired smoke detectors throughout all by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Repair/replace hot water heater 6 fixtures supply and sanitary lines as per 2004 ppc
- Administrative permit Dec 2019Completed
For the amendment of ap#890400 to correct permit language and reference bldg #2 only. permit to be approved for the erection of one four story building for use as a two(2) family dwelling. upper dwelling unit has access to a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. structure composed of type vb construction. building is to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2009 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.
- Administrative permit Dec 2019Completed
For the amendment of ap#890400 to correct permit language and reference bldg #1 only. permit to be approved for the erection of one four story building for use as a single family dwelling with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure.structure composed of type vb construction. building is to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2009 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 300 amp main service-install 4 gang meter socket (2 apts, 1 single family home) install all wiring throughout 3 family dwelling wiring as per 2008 nec. install phone & cable tv wiring throughout. building permit #890400
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
3.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
300 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
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
700 ft
Stanton Edwin M Sch (700 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,000 ft), Universal Institute CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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