1931 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1931 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 49 violations, 4 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 1931 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Installation of 300-amp service and equipment. interior wiring for 3 dwelling units and common areas. installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction 3 -family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction 3 -family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Full interior plumbing rough-in for new construction 3 family building
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace sanitary & storm cts, fais, mds & 1.5" water line.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Install sanitary & storm cts, fais, mds & 1.5" water line.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
New construction of triplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
For installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Install all wiring for building. outlets ,switches,lighting,smoke alarms ,fire alarm. install 300 amp service with 4 position meter socket. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
For installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and pilot house. structure for use as three (3) dwelling units. sprinklered throughout per nfpa 13r. separate permits required for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.
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 (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 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
950 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
550 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (550 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,350 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,200 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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