1823 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1823 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 33 violations, 1 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 1823 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
3/4” water service replacement
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Water service repair
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
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.
- 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
- Electrical permit Feb 2017Completed
Wiring triplex with switches, receptacles and smokes with a 350amp service as per 2008 nec (south district) incoming new complete fire alarm installation as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
1" water distribution installation and/or replacement 2" fire water service,5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet installation,house drain installation - "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection."
- Suppression permit Jan 2017Completed
For the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout a new, four (4) story structure to be used as multi-family household living (three (3) dwelling units), using a new 2" fire service line, and a new 2-1/2" backflow prevention device, as per plans.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (multi-family)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install (1) heat pump with ductwork. (multi-family)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 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
850 ft
Stanton Edwin M Sch (850 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (900 ft), Universal Institute CS (1,750 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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