2124 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2124 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 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 2124 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. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2026-004995
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2026-004995
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2026Issued
Installation of a one&half (1 ½”) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. for a multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13d in a 3-story structure with pilot house. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001681 install new 1.5" combined fire/domestic service from street to building. supply and install all required sprinklers, piping, hangers and fittings, per nfpa 13d. provide outlet for plumber to connect to furthest toilet per city requirements.
- Site / utility permit Jul 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2026-004995
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Amendment review
For the erection of an attached three (3) story structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure above. for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within ten (10) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck above. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- 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 Mar 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 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 Oct 2016Completed
Replace water heater
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
1,000 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
200 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
900 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (900 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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