223 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 223 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 28 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 223 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 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 Mar 2025Expired
Make safe permit to comply with violation # 582609 to include repairs/replacement of exterior walls and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
2nd floor bathroom remodel. replacing fixtures as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
2nd floor bathroom. 1 shower, 1 tub, 1 toilet,1 sink as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit standards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. 2nd floor bathroom remodel. no structural. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Completed
Installation of star bolts and repair of front facade in kind as per plan submitted. no other work included.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installing a vrf condenser 5 ton 19 seer with 2 indoor ducted units 1- 2 ton air handler and 1- 3 ton air handler total 14 registers
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electriical work.*****************************************************************************************
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electriical work.*****************************************************************************************
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 (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 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
1,350 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,350 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,650 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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