2121 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2121 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 42 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 2121 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Wire up one new bedroom addition using existing circuit as per nec 2017 one smoke 4 recessed light
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Completed
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. install a 96% furnace, 1.5 ton ac, ductwork, and 8 diffusers in 3rd floor addition. the condenser will be located on the ground.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replacing 1- water closet, 1- shower, 1- lavatory and 1- washer box standpipe.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure. details as shown on the plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Completed
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on zba-stamped proviso plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the erection of a vertical addition on an existing structure to include a roof deck, roof deck access structure, and a rear deck. size and location as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet **amend** replace main drain
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
For the construction of a roof deck in an existing two (2) family dwelling as per plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Completed
For the erection of a roof deck in an existing two (2) family dwelling. size and location as shown in the plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20193192876-"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"
- General permit minor Oct 2019Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Administrative permit Jul 2019Completed
To amend previously approved permit #823017 to include change of framing plans, floor plans & section, as per plans.
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 (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 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
1,850 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
300 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 (2,250 ft), Universal Institute CS (3,100 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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