2144 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2144 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 52 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 2144 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. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2022Expired
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.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13 d fire suppression for a single family dwelling serviced by a one inch fire service line with a water meter assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13d standard.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
For mechanical work in a new single family dwelling to include the installation of (1) 92% efficiency 60,000 btu furnace with ductwork to [15] registers/grilles/diffusers, and (1) 3 ton 13 seer a/c condenser as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *rooftop units permitted if included in building plans*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
For mechanical work in a new single family dwelling to include the installation of (1) 92% efficiency 60,000 btu furnace with ductwork to [15] registers/grilles/diffusers, and (1) 3 ton 13 seer a/c condenser as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *rooftop units permitted if included in building plans*
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install new 200 amp service with panel meter socket and grounding, install recessed lights, outlets, smoke/carbon detectors, switches ,and tv points per code
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install new 200 amp service with meter socket panel and grounding, install recessed lights, outlets, switches, smoke/ carbon detectors, tv points per code
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
Install supply and dwv pipe to listed fixtures for new construction (single family dwelling) per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
Install supply and dwv pipe to listed fixtures for new construction (single family dwelling) per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Erection of a new three (3) story building, with basement, a roof deck and a roof access structure. for use as single family household living as per plans. structure to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single family dwelling (irc 2015 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilot house (for access to roof deck) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression 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 (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 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
2,000 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
1,000 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,000 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,400 ft), Universal Institute CS (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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