27 Carlton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 27 Carlton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 33 violations, 1 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 27 Carlton 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & exterior main drain
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install a 110 amp/4 pole circuit breaker in the existing mdp install feeder & 45kva phase converter. provide power to the mechanical & hvac equipment. install new lights normal & emergency using the existing light circuits. install occupancy sensors for the new lighting. provide power to the flush valves, auto faucets, towel dispensers, hand dryers & water coolers. provide wp gfci service receptacles at the hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Expired
For an alteration to a portion of the level 1 ,2 and level 3 of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2018** separate permits required for all other work**
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2024-011073 demo existing lighting. install new fixtures and wiring where applicable. wiring of hvac equipment. cabling for camera system. all work as per drawings and nec and nfpa and city of philadelphia code requirements.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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. 11/18/24 amendment; to correct and change total cost of construction from 3,000,000 to the contract cost of 312,700.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Interior rough plumbing per plans. installation of drain & water lines throughout. installation of (3) urinals, (6) water coolers, (3) mop sinks, (27) lav sinks, (20) toilets, (2) tankless water heaters with storage tanks
- Commercial building permit Oct 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing educational facility, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. 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.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Walk-in refrigerator wiring and roof top convenience gfci receptacle as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace hot water heater
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 014, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Juvenile and Domestic Branches of the Municipal Court. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,300 ft
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (1,300 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,600 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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