726 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 726 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 10 not closed, and 7 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 726 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 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 Sep 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition above the existing accessory garage structure. size and location per plan.
- 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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the adjustment of lot lines to create one parcel (parcel a) from two existing lots (734 carpenter st & 733 kimball st). size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of a vertical addition on an existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- 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.
- 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.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
Renovations to include installation of star-bolts, lintels, and sistering of joists
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Expired
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. boiler replacement - heater only 110,000 btu 98% efficiency
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Expired
Install a bathroom luminare, and switch as per 2014 nec fishing wires in existing walls / ceilings
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Expired
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 Feb 2020Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20200341499 "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"
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (800 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
4,400 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
600 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (600 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,450 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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