831 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 831 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 34 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 831 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
Level i exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for removal and replacement of existing storefront window and entry door and removal of over frame as per approved plans. no interior work or exterior signage on this permit. *2021 iebc review* ********separate permit required for signage********
- General permit minor May 2026Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacing defective 200 ampere 3 phase delta service and 200 ampere single phase service. conductors were damanged in conduit
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
For the installation of one (1) pyro chem pcl 460 wet chemical fire suppression system to protect one (1) type i and one (1) type ii commercial kitchen hoods per plans. fire suppression system installation to be in accordance with nfpa 17a and manufacturer's specifications. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Demolition permit Jun 2018Expired
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only, no structural work on this permit
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and house drain to basement wall-pa1#20171313265-"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"
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Water service 1"pa20162420363 "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"
- Alteration permit Aug 2015Completed
Make safe permit to comply case #445950; work to include: dismantle & rebuild masonry @ corner of building per engineer's report
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
Replace 5" curb trap & fai pa20150890846 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Use permit Apr 2009Completed
Legalize the use of a restaurant
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 (600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 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
1,150 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (1,150 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,500 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,850 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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