1906 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1906 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 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 1906 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Roof repair and replacement in kind of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan., no other work included. no pergola addition.
- General permit minor Aug 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.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
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 Jan 2025Completed
Replacing the house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Site / utility permit Nov 2023Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-001475
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-001475
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-001475
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-001475
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-001475
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with two one-inch combined service lines as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Make safe to repair deck at the rear to address case file cf-2023-080661 as per application/plans and in accordance with the 2018 irc. separate permits required for all other work. professional engineer to serve as the design professional in responsible charge pursuant to administrative code section a-304, and maintain, at a minimum, the following responsibilities: 1) immediately assess the structure to determine the extent of the structural defects and submit those findings along with a timeline of corrective actions to the department. 2) design and observe the immediate installation of temporary protections of the public way and adjacent properties. 3) develop a remediation plan, detailing the extent of the required removal and replacement of structural components and temporary shoring required for the remediation. the remediation plan must contain adequate construction details to confirm code compliance as well as provide the responsible contractor with necessary direction in approaching and completing the necessary repairs. 4)submit such remediation plan with details to the department along with an application for a building permit. 5)provide periodic structural observations of the remediation work throughout the repair process. 6)inform the department if a condition arises which poses an immediate threat to public safety. 7)upon completion of the repairs, submit a sealed statement to the department that the structure has been made safe. 8)inform the department if oversight responsibilities are terminated by the owner.
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 (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
750 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
750 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (750 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,200 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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