204 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 204 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 3 not closed, and 5 violations, 3 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 204 Carpenter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
Rear addition and third story addition w/ roof deck accessed via pilot house on an existing two-story single-family dwelling
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of vertical and rear additions to include to include roof deck and roof deck access structure to an existing semi-detached building. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Hook up kitchen sink in existing position for renovation of cabinets
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Install new circuits for the lighting, appliances and kitchen countertop outlets. install new devices for the lighting and outlets all per the 2017 nec codes and philadelphia codes.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
Structural modifications to door opening
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
2nd floor bathroom remodel. replacing fixtures as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
2nd floor bathroom. 1 shower, 1 tub, 1 toilet,1 sink as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. 2nd floor bathroom remodel. no structural. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with fai, 4" sewer into building
- General permit minor Nov 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.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
Increase roof height and erection of a rooftop deck accessed by the third floor.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Installation of 4 ton 1600 cfm's 100,000 btu's gas furnace coil and condenser with ductwork
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 2 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
1,350 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,350 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,750 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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