2112 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2112 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 20 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 2112 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2023Expired
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 minor Jan 2020Completed
Exterior wall covering - remove stucco and replace with hardie cedar mill. 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).
- General permit minor Oct 2019Completed
Bumpout stucco removal tyvek installation and hardie replacement***, revised 11/2018. note: 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.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) note: contractor listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance-all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance. separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit****
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Install 2 kitchen sinks,2 dishwashers,2 disposals,5 water closets,5 lavys 5 bath,5 tubs,2 washers,2-1.5 w services,curb trap,main drain,main drain pa1# 2018-0571322 -the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Suppression permit Feb 2018Completed
The installation of two one and a half (1 1/2) inch combined service lines for fire & domestic supply line. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. any deviation will require a seperate permit.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2018Completed
2 new hvac systems within the new construction unit served 95% warm air with 2t ac 25 total sply reg for the installation if 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 Jan 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service and ground, 2 gang meter socket and wiring throughout with lights, switches, outlets, smoke /co detectors, low voltage wiring of phone, cables and doorbell as per 2008 nec (south district)
- New construction permit Oct 2017Completed
For the new construction of an attached three (3) story two (2) family dwelling with cellar and roof deck accessed by a pilothouse as per plan.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2017Completed
Erection of an attached structure with roof access structure for use as a two (2) family household living with roof deck (size and location as shown on plans)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Aug 2015Expired
Interior alteration permit for interior renovations and cosmetic work, no structural work to be performed ez permit standard 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
- Administrative permit Dec 2014Completed
Extend permit # 446536 pursuant to pa act 46 & 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code. contact district office to institute the required inspections. call building inspector for an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (1,650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
1,750 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
250 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
850 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (850 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,150 ft), Universal Institute CS (3,000 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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