2040 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2040 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 18 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 2040 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 May 2026Completed
Replace 50 gallon electric water heater.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
We are adding two (2) circuits total to the existing 200a system. work is limited to living room and (1) exterior lighting fixture. (1) 15a lighting circuit - supporting (5) 15w 6" led recessed lights and (1) 80w exterior porch light (1) 15a receptacle circuit with (5) receptacles in lr area (3) sp switches
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Expired
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 existing hvac unit only, in like in kind. no diffusers or ductwork being installed.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
*contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker*must upload sub-contractor information if applicable* 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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* demo non load bearing partition walls on first floor. no basement alterations are proposed. no structural work is proposed. remove plaster and lathe from ceiling. install new drywall and trim throughout. new doors and windows in existing openings. install new flooring and kitchen cabinetry. paint. rewire first floor under separate permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Expired
Rewire kitchen and 1fl front, including about 5 switches, 8 recessed lights, 2 surface lights, 3 kitchen small appliance circuits, and 12 general-use receptacles as per 2014 nec under gm-2022-008879 (not found in building permit search) next time make sure to do a bp not a gm then it will show.
- General permit minor Oct 2022Completed
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 Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of a solar array system with associated support structure as per approved plan. reference electrical permit ep-2022-007444
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Exterior plumbing curb trap, fai and house drain
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Front rain conductor
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Replace all lighting outlets switches and panel replace only no new wiring as per 2014 nec code
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 (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 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
1,450 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Howell and Brothers Paper Hangings Manufactory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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 (1,850 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,750 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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