2240 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2240 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 1 not closed, and 45 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 2240 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Install 1"water service,house drain,house trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 2-water closets,2-lav,1-tub,1-shower,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater-pa1#20202980517-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018"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"
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
New 200amp service electrical wiring/devices cable and phone wiring as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2019Completed
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.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2019Completed
Erection of a single family dwelling with a roof deck as per plan.
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Completed
For the erection of a three story plus cellar attached, single family dwelling, with roof deck accessed by exterior stair. size and location as per plans.underpinning is part of this permit, with continuance inspections by special inspector.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
Replace rear outside main drain self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Electrical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install new 100amp main circuit breaker panel and correct circuit breakers also install a grounding system. install a new hardwired smoke/ co2 detector in basement 2008 nec (sfd)south district
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Installaing; 5" curb trap, 4 in main drain. 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3 vanity's 3 bathtubs, 1 washer, 1 dishwasher.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Mechanical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Suppression permit Sep 2016Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13d fire supression system for a single family dwelling serviced by a 1 inch combined fire service line and 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. separate permits required for all other 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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 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
1,900 ft
Grays Ferry Cogeneration and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,400 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,400 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,850 ft), Independence CS (3,700 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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