15 Locust Walk, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 15 Locust Walk have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 2 violations.
- 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 15 Locust Walk at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Install 6 lights fixtures, 3 switches, 5 lines & disconnect for new hvac equipment 1 line & disconnect for new boiler, 4 gfci receptacles as per 2008 new (west district)
- Commercial building permit Oct 2018Issued
Prescriptive alterations at basement utility spaces for installation of new partitions and associated work for future equipment install & repair of front facade & entryway per approved plans. separate permit req'd for any mech., elec., plumb., & firesupp work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2017Completed
Electrical reno to 2nd and 3rd floors. 69light fixtures 25switches 53general purpose receptacles 8gfci receptacles 23data/com jacks 4exist sings 4emergency lights 23smoke detector with sounder base 27smoke detectors 18 horn strobe 6strobe only 5pull station 1annunciator 1addressable control panel 2monitor modules for sprinkler relocate 100amp existing panel , install new 225amp panel and feeder. as per plans per 2008 nec. west district
- Suppression permit Jul 2017Completed
Modify the existing fire sprinkle system to relocate 12 heads
- Suppression permit Jul 2017Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Alteration: interior plumbing of a 3-story existing structure with (23) dormitory rooming units. the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
For mechanical alterations to include new fc units, rtu, registers/diffuers with associated ductwork, as per approved plans. see app# 748186 for approved plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
For interior alterations to partial second, third floors and roof only, as per approved plans. alterations to include new interior partitions and interior finishes. no work to existing means of egress, no work on basement and first floors. ni change in occupancy classification. *windows/doors to be repaired and some glass replaced as-needed, but no window replacement on this permit. brick vents to be flush with facade and color to match surrounding material, as per phc*
- Suppression permit Feb 2013Expired
Installation of new backflow device in existing fire suppression system.
- Electrical permit Oct 2011Completed
Frat house-install new service from university grid. new panels transformer and wiring as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Electrical permit Jan 2008Completed
Connecting kitchen system to fire alarm system (no drawing), (no load change involved, equipment existing). (west dist)
- Fast form building permit Dec 2007Completed
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
2,050 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (2,050 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,050 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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