633 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 633 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 2 not closed, and 49 violations, 28 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 633 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 28 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Replace curb trap, fai and partial main drain in pavement
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and pipe back to the building, as per 2018 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Main drain repair in rear yard
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Expired
Install 3/4" water service-pa1#20193502320-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Partial wire throughout outlets switches lights smoke det per nec code 2014. *no penetrations through fire rated assemblies*
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install sewer ejector system to pick up, three comp sink, dishwasher food prep, 2 hand sink, pre rinse 3 floor drains.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2019Completed
Level ii structural alterations (no change of occupancy) to lower basement slab level and underpin existing foundations as per approved plans. separate permit required for any interior alterations at basement level. **underpinning to be monitored by a pa pe at all times**
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Interior alterations to include drywall, sheetrock, new bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Re-wire house to include lights, switches, receptacles, smoke/co detectors, new 100a service... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Mechanical permit May 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (500 ft), open. 2 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
4,150 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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 (1,200 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,400 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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