942 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 942 Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 2 not closed, and 27 violations, 6 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 942 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. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the installation of pergola in the rear (no roof cover or solid roof) as a part of an existing single family household living. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install plumbing for a full renovation and 4th floor addition. 1 kitchen sink, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, new water heater, 1 hose bib.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace the old panel with new 200a panel and grounding. wire throughout outlets, switches, light fixtures and smoke detectors as per nec 2017 code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
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. (2) 2 ton heat pumps, (2) 2 ton air handlers with 8 kw back up, ductwork, and 16 diffusers.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a 3/4-inch combined line, at basement and first floor as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
For the erection of a fourth floor addition and a roof deck above the third floor level. for interior alterations to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. amend permit 11/22/2023 to update stair footing and structural steel locations. amend permit 5/6/2024 to update total joist replacement count.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
For a level ii interior alterations to an existing structure to include a change in occupancy to create a two-family household living. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes and furnishings throughout. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.**amended as of 9/5/2023 to limit the sprinkler system to the first floor **
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
200amp service total electrical rewire as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Install 11 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
2.3 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: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,650 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
1,050 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,050 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,600 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,600 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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