2511 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2511 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 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 2511 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. replace oil fired boiler with same like and kind. no duct work.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of a 4.3kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- General permit minor Feb 2025Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of star bolts as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Installation of (2) new 1.5" domestic combo water services from street to interior of building. replacement of 5x4 curb trap, fai, and 4" main drain into building.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
For the erection of an addition (w/roof deck accessed by pilot house enclosing access stairs only, and decks at the rear 2nd/3rd floors) to an existing attached structure (with no change to existing building footprint), size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Issued
Install piping and install finish fixtures for the following basement - (1) washer box, (2) water heater 1st fl - (1) toilet, (1) lav, (1) shower, (1) kitchen sink 2nd fl - (1) toilet, (1) lav, (1) shower,(1) kitchen sink, (1) washer box 3rd fl - (1) water heater, (1) toilet, (1) lav, (1) shower, (1) washer box, (1) bar sink 18 total fixtures
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Issued
Wiring 3 apartments, outlets, switches, lights, 110v hard wired smoke alarms, install 400 amp service, install fire alarm w/ low frequency sound in all sleeping areas .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2023Issued
Installation of two one & half (1 ½”) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line. for a multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa13 d in a 3-story structure with pilot house. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (2 ton ducted heat pump unit for basement and first floor, 2 ton ducted heat pump unit for second floor, 2 ton ducted heat pump unit for third floor, ductwork and 21 registers).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Install piping and install finish fixtures for the following 1st fl- toilet, lav, shower, kitchen sink 2nd fl- toilet, lav, shower, kitchen sink 3rd fl- toilet, lav, shower, washer box, bar sink as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Issued
Renovation for two family household and the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and a roof access structure on an existing attached structure. amended plans show new framing and change to deck.
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 (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 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
700 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
450 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
2,500 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,500 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (4,000 ft), Universal Alcorn CS (4,200 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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