1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1020 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 30 violations, 1 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 1020 Walnut 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Issued
Demo power for elevators 1,2,3, 4 &5 - install new panel p1a and transformer - wiring of sump pumps and vapor light fixtures- 5 new disconnects with relays - wiring of ahu-1,2,3 &4 - hp 1,2,3 &4 .per approved drawings-2017 nec. **separate fire alarm permit req'd**
- Electrical permit May 2025Issued
Phase one: install fire alarm jci equipment for tju bluemle bldg. 3 power supply's - 4 distribution modules - es - xps power supplies - expansion bays as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Issued
Provide 120v power & quad receptacles for the new nurse call equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install a dedicated circuit for the nurse call panel -2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install power for new nurse call panels and replace existing devices with new -2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. [dwg. index # h-23-1257 and id# 200801-30]
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install 7 quad receptacles, 1 duplex receptacle, and 2 occupancy sensors as per 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2024Completed
For level ii interior alterations at the 8th floor room 822 of an existing building structural. partial demo and alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes, and furnishings throughout. the building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Provide labor & material to install shp/pro clean agent system as per drawings dated 5/31/23 1- fscp panel, 2- strobes, 8- smoke detectors, 2- abort/manual release, 2 - horn/ strobes, 1- ivos 2 16-100-s . all work is to be done acording to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of a dry chemical fire suppression system to accommodate the archives room (room 009) of a library.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install 47 receptacles - 5 floor boxes - 3 junction boxes - 2 ac units - * dob's only - 100amp bus duct switch - 45 kva transformer -100-amp panel - lighting and controls - reinstall fire alarm devices into ceilings and walls. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications on the 4th floor of the existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other 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
2.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Jump Street and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 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
1,800 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,050 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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