606 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 606 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 6 not closed, and 11 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 606 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
New three story addition with roof deck and roof access structure to an existing single-family dwelling as per approved plan nte 38' in height
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
For the modification of an egress well (see rp-2024-000943) of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. no change in in size.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
New 200 amp service. smoke detectors as per code . 50 ceiling lights 25 switches and 60 120 volt receptacles. wire theair handler unit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
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. install (2) 60k btu 95% gas furnaces, (2) 2 ton condensers, ductwork, and 12 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
1st floor: 1- kitchensink 1- area drain 2- hosebib 2nd floor: 1- watercloset 1- lav 1- tub/shower 1- indirect waste 1- hosebib 3rd floor- 1- watercloset 1- lav 1- tub/shower basement; 1- hot water heater 1- watercloset 1- lav 15 fixtures
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Relocating water & drain lines to kitchen sink, installing new kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Kitchen: - some demo, safe off and tracing of existing kitchen appliance circuits, receptacles, and fixtures. reuse all existing circuits and new ones left in basement for new renovation. - run loxon wire only for the (10) owner furnished recessed light fixtures. installation of (2) compatible 3 way control dimmer switches by owner. - run wiring only for under cabinet lighting. installation of transformer, dimmer switch and (2) sections of undercabinet lighting by owner. - new outlet box and receptacle for refrigerator - use the dedicated 15 amp circuit in basement and run wiring, outlet box and receptacle for gas range - use the dedicated 15 amp circuit in basement for wolf wall oven 240volt 15 amps, wiring, outlet box and receptacle. - new wiring, outlet box and receptacle for hood - new wiring, surface mounted outlet box, and gfci receptacle under sink for dishwasher. - new wiring, surface mounted outlet box and gfci receptacle under sink for wine refrigerator & garbage disposal - new wiring, outlet boxes and (2) gfci receptacles on countertop to left and right of range dining area: - run loxon wire for (6) owner furnished recessed light fixtures. installation of compatible dimmer switches, recessed lights by owner. - 14/2 romex, outlet boxes, dimmer switch and installation of (1) owner furnished chandelier over table - new wiring, transformer, and dimmer switch for (1) section of undercabinet lighting - new wiring, outlet box and (1) gfci receptacles on countertop basement: - land the extra circuits in panel and install new arc fault breakers. - replace existing circuits that we rerun or extend with new arc fault breakers per the nec code.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
Ez permit stadards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as single family household living plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. amend permit 8/8/2024 to document the change in the scope of work on the basement level.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Cancelled
Renovation to two family dwelling**zp-2021-002727 approved for three (3) family amended to two (2) family**
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
2.0 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 (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
2,100 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,950 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
150 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
150 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (150 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,000 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,450 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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