1212 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1212 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 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 1212 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit May 2025Issued
For the erection of a pedestrian protection walkway. **work to be in accordance with section 3104 of the ibc 2018 **work to be performed per approved plans**
- 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.]
- General permit Feb 2023Completed
For the construction of one (1) internally illuminated flat wall accessory sign (10.2 sf). for use as previously approved. as per plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Completed
For the erection of one (1) internalyy-illuminated flat wall accessory sign. size and location per approved plan.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2022Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2022-000110
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2022-000110
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,150 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
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
St. James Hotel and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,550 ft
National Constitution Center HS (2,550 ft), Independence CS (2,550 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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