1220 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1220 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 1220 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
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- General permit Jul 2026Issued
For erection of one (1) illuminated accessory flat wall sign on 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, including all electrical work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For erection of one (1) illuminated accessory flat wall sign on existing structure. size and location as shown on the application / plan.
- General permit Jun 2026Cancelled
Scaffold shall not be anchored to building façade in any way(as per phc conditions).
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Install wiring for restaurants , make equipment connections of outlets, lights, fans, and hvac units ,from existing service. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **no fire alarm on this permit**
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for 15'-0" hood
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
For installation of type-1 commercial kitchen exhaust hood and hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffuser per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Completed
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. relocate 10 existing sprinkler heads for the renovation of a restaurant.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 6'-0" hood
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Completed
For the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen exhaust hood at the 3rd floor with associated exhaust fan, makeup air system, and ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Completed
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy (phases 2 & 3 - see cp-2024-002786 for phase 1) to create a sit-down restaurant on the basement through third floors of an existing building as per approved plans. work to also include alterations at roof level. building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- 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 2025Issued
Shelter platform permit- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans.
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: Psfs Bldg, 20-26 S 12th St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 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
1,550 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
100 ft
St. James Hotel and 2 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
2,450 ft
Independence CS (2,450 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,650 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,900 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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