1208 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1208 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 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 1208 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit Apr 2025Completed
For the erection of two (2) non-illuminated wall signs as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the installaion of one statically illumninated flat wall accessory sign, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Install 1" backflow device.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Completed
For the erection of two (2) non-illuminated accessory wall signs. sizes and locations as shown on plans. [amendment 10/26/2024 for changes to sign content only. sizes and locations of signs to remain as previously approved.]
- Commercial building permit Apr 2022Completed
For level i interior alterations at the 5th floor to include replacement of one (1) fire-resistance rated unit entry door, type x gypsum drywall, and one (1) window as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and approval by philadelphia historical commission dated 3/29/2022. separate permits required for any additional alterations work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2020Completed
Make safe permit to comply case #719601. exterior façade repairs per engineer's report and plan.
- Alteration permit Feb 2020Completed
Make safe - shelter platform permit- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. to partially resolve case 719601. no work on the structure to begin without a make safe permit.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Expired
Replace section of main drain and possible house trap/ fai ap i call 2018.3093401
- Sign permit Oct 2018Completed
Installation legalize 28"x108" flat wall sign. hook up to existing power.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2018Completed
Erection of an accessory flat wall sign accessory to an existing sit-down restaurant ( ap# 010117029) on first floor with three single family dwelling above in an existing attached structure ( size and location as shown on the plan).seperate building permit required for sign installing
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Jump Street and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
2,500 ft
National Constitution Center HS (2,500 ft), Independence CS (2,600 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,800 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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