537 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 537 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 56 violations, 3 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 537 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *no change to the building height, footprint, and gross floor area* **separate permits required for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work**
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For the replacement of damanged floor and roof framing members, roof coverings, and the side exterior wall at the rear addition to resolve case cf-2023-121493. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2023-121493. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2024-111623 to repair fractured bulged side exterior wall as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-111623.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Issued
Replace main drain and water lines install new fixtures for kitchen, laundry room, 2 bathrooms for a total of (9) fixtures
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Issued
Rewire throughout with recessed lights, all receptacles,switches, light fixtures, central heat/cool system wiring, smoke detectors, new grounding electrode system as per 2017 nec wire, recessed lights, outlets and switches, cover plates, smoke detectors, outlet and switch boxes, breakers and arc fault breakers per nec 2017, wire connector, wire strap, etc.
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Issued
For interior alterations to an existing atrtached structure used for a single-family dwelling as per application/plan.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For repairs to rear exterior walls, installation of star bolts, and replacement of roof framing to comply with violation case # cf-2023-114929. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-114929. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Expired
For repairs to rear exterior walls, installation of star bolts, and replacement of roof framing to comply with violation case # cf-2023-114929. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-114929. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 12 fixtures
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Fishing wire behind sheetrock for dedicated lines as per nec 2017
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (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
2,000 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Nebinger, George W., School. 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
200 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (200 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,000 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,300 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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