1909 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1909 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 32 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 1909 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 Aug 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace ct, md, fai, & 3/4" water service
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
For the erection of one story rear addition above the existing first floor rear and erection of roof deck above rear second floor and above existing third floor of an existing single family attached structure. details as shown in the application / plan
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Completed
For the erection of one story rear addition above the existing first floor rear and erection of accessory roof deck (for residential use only) above rear second floor and above existing third floor all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Wire through out as per 2017 nec install 100 amp service as per 2017 nec including grounding and bonding
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Replace 2 water closets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, 1 kitchen sink and 1 bar sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Completed
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. replace furnace and ac relocate and adjust duct work as necessary for new rooms replace register covers
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
For the erection of a vertical addition on an existing attached structure to include a roof deck. size and location as shown in plans.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
Interior renovaiton and for the new addition on top the roof of existing rear first floor with roof deck, existing 3-story single family dwelling. details as shwon on the plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Expired
For the addition of a roof deck above the second-floor roof (accessed from the interior) of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
For the addition of a roof deck above the second floor roof (accessed from the interior) of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
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 (500 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
650 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (650 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,150 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,050 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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