1401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1401 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 1401 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - group medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2024Completed
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. installation of tank fire suppression system, with included core pollution control unit.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Connect (1) lighted sign to existing sign circuit. **sign permit # is gp-2023-010701
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
For the relocation of 77 sprinkler heads on existing an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Commercial building permit May 2024Completed
For facade improvements as per approved plans.**. 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.**
- General permit May 2024Completed
For the refacing of 3 banner signs and one awning sign. for the installation of one windiw sign. **amended as of 10/21/2024 for a change in sign sizes and addition of structural details.**
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install 13 floor sinks, 5 lavatories, 6 floor drains, 2 trough drains, 1 domestic water booster pump, 1 sump pump, 4 hand sinks, 1 grease interceptor, 1 mop sink, 2 funnel drains, 4 hand sinks, 6 water closets, 2 undercounter bar sink, 1 glassware sink, 1 urinal and 3 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc and per plans. amendment: install 6 hand sinks, 3 funnel drains, 1 floor drain and 1 mop sink according to the 2018 ppc and the amended plans.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2023-005132 amendment: amend fire alarm drawings to- include fire alarm battery calculations and fire alarm voltage drop calculations as per 2016 nfpa 72. install 600 amp service and grounding, (1) 150 kva, 480v-120/208v transformer, (1) 600 amp mcb panel, (2) 225 amp panels, (1) 200 amp panel, lighting, receptacles, hvac, telecommunications wiring, and power to equipment as per 2017 nec.***not approved for fire alarm installation*** amendment: 1411-19 walnut street, tenant space #1417 (aka 1417 walnut street): amendment to electrical permit ep-2023-010481; change to layout of work area: sheet e-100.00: updated kitchen equipment locations and power requirements per updated kitchen consultant drawings. indicated power for additional exhaust fans in bathrooms. sheet e-200.00: updated basement layout, power circuits, zoning, and controls for all lights. sheet e-201.00: updated both low & high level lighting plans to indicate all zoning, switching, controls and power circuits per updated layout. sheet e-300.00: all panel schedules and circuiting have been updated per updated kitchen design & lighting layout. sheet e-400.00 transformer grounding & epo shutoff detail added.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2023-005132 for the installation of type 1 & type 2 commercial kitchen hoods, hvac appliances, grilles / registers / diffusers, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. [amendment 5/29/2024 for changes to include reduced ductwork at basement level and relocation of electric duct heaters, outdoor air fans, and ductwork for outdoor air, economizer, and return air at 1st floor in association with amended layout per cp-2023-005132.] [amendment 2/23/2025 for ductwork layout changes and relocation of hvac appliances as per approved amended plans.]
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Expired
For the removal of interior partirions and furnishing as per approved plans. ** work limited to the first floor and lower level of an existing structure.**
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
For level ii interior alterations with a partial change in occupancy (new tenant fit-out) at the 1st floor and basement to group a-2 assembly & entertainment. existing building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and phc approval. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. [amendment #1 (4/8/2024) for changes to interior demolition scope, architectural layout, and structural work as per approved amended plans.] [amendment #2 (1/23/2025) for changes to interior layout, installation of new wheelchair lift, and structural revisions as per approved amended plans.]
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Completed
Amend permit 8/18/2024 - per plans dated july 19,2024 refacing of 3 banner signs and one awning sign. screening of windows as approved by art commissioning, installation of one externally illuminated illuminated channel letter sign.
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
2.9 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: Broad & Pine Assoc, 400 S Broad St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Jump Street and 18 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
2,100 ft
Independence CS (2,100 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,750 ft), Freire CS (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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