209 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 209 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 8 not closed, and 7 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 209 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard 200 amp service upgrade( upgrading from 100 amps to 200 amps) with new 40 circuit panel. complete whole home rewire up to 2020 nec requirements with all new devices, switches, and lights. add recessed lights throughout.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
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. two 3.5 ton condensers, two 92% eff., 90k btu furnaces, 14 registers.
- Residential building permit May 2026Amendment ready for issue
For demolition of an existing two-story rear structure and for the erection of a rear three-story addition and rear yard deck addition with interior alterations throughout an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phc. amendment #1 amend to remove the proposed rear deck, change rear window and door type and location, modify exterior bearing wall (no change in building exterior dimensions and gross floor area), change the work area layout, install a skylight, and correct exterior wall detail p5 as per amended plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For demolition of an existing two-story rear portion, and for the erection of a rear three-story addition and for the erection of a rear yard deck addition to an existing three-story building. size and location as shown on the application/plan. amendment #1 amend to remove the rear yard deck addition from the scope of work as per amended plan.
- 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
- 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.
- Use permit Jan 2020Completed
Use as personal services (reiki training and clinic) as approved by philadelphia historical commission 1/8/2020.
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Erection of pergola over new deck
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 (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,100 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
1,400 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,400 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,750 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,800 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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