829 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 829 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 28 violations, 4 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 829 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Installation of fire alarm in accordance with nfpa 72, 2016 & the philadelphia fire code 2018
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
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.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Issued
For level iii alteration without change of occupancy classification to the existing single family dwelling unit on the 2nd and 3rd floors with exit stairway from the 1st floor. as per approved plans. amendment#1 to replace the original roll-up gate to front wall with window and door and change the interior wall openning as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Business support
- Plumbing permit May 2024Issued
To supply and install a 1 inch copper pipe into the basement and reconnect into the existing water meter
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Expired
New wire throughout lighting outlets switches smokes and co's replace 100 amp panel with 125 amp panel second floor only fishing of walls only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Removal and replacement of the existing fixtures as follows: (1) toilet, (1) sink and (1) bath in the 3rd floor bathroom. - (1) kitchen sink on the 2nd floor. - replacement of existing potable and sanitary lines. - all necessary fittings and hardware.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
- removal and replacement of the existing fixtures as follows: (1) toilet, (1) sink and (1) bath in the 3rd floor bathroom. - (1) kitchen sink on the 2nd floor. - replacement of existing potable and sanitary lines. - all necessary fittings and hardware.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Expired
For level iii alteration without change of occupancy classification to the existing single family dwelling unit on the 2nd and 3rd floors with exit stairway from the 1st floor as per approved plans. building is not required to be sprinklered. separate permits required for mep work.
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
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (700 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
1,100 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (1,100 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,450 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,950 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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