140 East Walnut Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 140 East Walnut Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 13 violations, 8 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 140 East Walnut Lane 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. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Demolition permit May 2019Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:no stucco! existing east foundation wall to remain and be cut to 1ft above grade. slab and driveway to be removed. install a 2ft high retaining wall along west side of property line from front to back. bring in clean fill to grade from 1ft below east remaining foundation wall down to newly installed retaining wall. silt fence installed at back of sidewalk. install 4ft fence above remaining foundation wall front to back to prevent fall hazard.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 1 bath tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater & stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Administrative permit Nov 2018Completed
Permit to correct the square footage of work undergoing construction from 500 sq/ft to 1000 sq/ft as reported on permit #918181: ez permit stadard 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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install new 100amp service and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
Construct a 10ft x 12 ft deck in rear as per ez deck standard
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Construct a 10ft x 12 ft deck in rear as per ez deck standard
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Expired
Replace 3/4 water serv (sfd) pa2014303900 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Alteration permit Jun 2012Completed
Roof replacement, rubber roof (sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2008Completed
Install frost protection at front wall per plans *** contracto has no employees***
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0364 1289, 6240 Germantown Ave (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,000 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,000 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (4,100 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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