512 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 512 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 512 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xltbfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001820 install 13r fire sprinkler system
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. (2) new hvac systems, ductwork, and 20 diffusers. system 1 wil have a 30k btu air handler and 2.5 ton heat pump. system 2 will have a 42k btu air handler and 3.5 ton heat pump.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- interior plumbing system for residential new construction in accordance with ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Site / utility permit Apr 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-013465
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
For erection of a new four-story attached structure of type v-b construction with basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure for use as a single-family dwelling (group r-3). building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o., submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. amendment #1 amend to change egress well details to include required ladder details as per amended plan.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace 50 gallon electric water heater.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Replace curb trap and fai.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the erection of a four-story attached structure with basement and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 60,000 btu 95% furnace with 2 ton condenser sitting on the side of the house
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace waste lines and water lines, install (1) wc, (1) lav, (1) shower.
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Installed recessed lighting, outlets and swithches and upgrade.
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
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (700 ft), open. 1 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
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
450 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (450 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (850 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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