218 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 218 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 40 violations, 8 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 218 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Per the historical commission: conduit on side wall shall be mounted close to downspout and painted to match surrounding wall. installation of a 2.640 kw solar system, consisting of (6) ja solar: jam54d41-440/mb, 440w, and (6) enphase: iq8ac-72-m-us [240v] microinverters as per 2020 nec.gp-2026-006070
- General permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of roof-mounted solar collectors in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. "separate permit required for electrical work"
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
For the installation for starbolts. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-001379
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-001379
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-001379
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2022-001379
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2022-001379
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2022Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with two 1-inch combined service lines to serve two-family household living as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations; residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
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
1.7 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 (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 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
1,250 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,250 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,650 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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