1921 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1921 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 32 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 1921 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace ct, md, fai, & 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
Proposed pergola on top of the existing roof deck on 3-story single family house
- Zoning permit May 2025Completed
For the addition of an pergola shade structure onto the roof deck. not to exceed 38 ft. above grade.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" water service from curb to the foundation wall.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
For the erection of roof decks above and existing attached structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. size and location as shown on the plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Completed
For the erection of roof decks above and existing attached structure
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
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. install 5 ton ducane 13 seer ac, 5 ton ducane coil, 95% 110,000 btu gas furnace, ductwork, & 17 registers.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install 200-amp service with 40 to 80 circuits, wire throughout decora devices, switches, smokes, 4" led recessed lights, and arcf breakers according to nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016925
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
1,950 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
850 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
600 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (600 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,250 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,150 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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