716 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 716 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 7 not closed, and 10 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 716 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. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install three (3) exterior receptacle outlets, two (2) switches, and four (4) light fixtures. install two (2) dedicated branch circuits to supply power as required. all work to be perform according to the 2020 nec and per executed contract.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
Change of use to single family residential new three-story rear addition to existing three-story structure per plan limits. interior alterations throughout building. mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work shall be approved under separate permit applications. new roof deck and access structure for occupied single-family use. replacement of front masonry wall w/ 2x6 stud wall and brick finish.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of a roof deck with associated access stairway to the existing attached structure, details as shown on the plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the erection of a roof deck with associated access stairway to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Amendment applicant revisions
For the erection of a 3-story rear addition on an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear addition to include roof deck and roof deck access structure to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Curb trap in fresh air inlet, main drain. connect to existing stack, washer machine, kitchen sink & laundry tub. removing and capping off bathroom in basement. no fixture installation
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replace house drain house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Installation of water heater
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Total rewire of switches, recepts, lights, interconnected smokes & co detectors connecting to existing 100amp services and all nessary bonding & grounding as per 2008 nec (north district)
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
2.1 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 (750 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,350 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
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
500 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (500 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,400 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,650 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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