2453 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2453 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 4 not closed, and 16 violations.
- 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 2453 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. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2024Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar . separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
For mechanical alterations to a three-family dwelling, to include new rtu's, registers/diffusers and associated ductwork, as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
1" complete water service, storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets, main drains.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
For interior plumbing work to include supply and install water and drainage line to [7] water closets, [7] lavatories, [7] showers/tubs, [3] kitchen sinks, and [3] water heaters as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r (using a new 2" fire service line coming off of south 25th street as pwd utility plan dated 11/26/2019 and 2.5" backflow prevention device within the basement) throughout a new three (3) story attached structure used as group r-2 (three (3) dwelling units) throughout, as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see ap#1037735 for new construction permit.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install 300 amp 4 gang service with wiring for outlets, light fixtures, switches, and 120v interconnected smoke and co2 as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2020Completed
For the construction of a three-story structure of type vb construction with a cellar and a roof deck with a roof access structure for three dwelling units as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Demolition permit Nov 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of a two-story attached structure on the lot. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits may be required. any deviation will require an amended building permit
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2019Completed
Complete demolition of two story residential structure as per supplied documents.
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story attached structure. for the erection of a three (3) story attached structure, with a full cellar with egress wells, a roof deck with a roof access structure, two bay extensions over the public footway, and a rear deck. for the use as multi-family household living (3 units). size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Seal 5" sewer lateral and remove trap as per 2004 ppc
- Zoning admin review Jan 2019Completed
Extend ap#647839 for a period of one year per section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code. a building permit must be obtained by 1/22/2020.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Grays Ferry Cogeneration and 7 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
Grays Road Recreation Center and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
600 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
2,350 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,350 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (3,850 ft), Universal Alcorn CS (4,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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