1501 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1501 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 1501 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.
- General permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) accessory static internally illuminated wall sign as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work. see zp-2026-000605 for zoning approval.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
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- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- General permit Jun 2025Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory statically illuminated flatwall sign. 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 May 2025Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory statically illuminated flatwall sign. size and location as shown in the plan. sign accessory to retail sale of wearing apparel and accessories.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Completed
For the exterior work- facade improvement to an existing structure per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Completed
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 (12) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Remove dcv backflow and install rpz backflow assembly.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Wire and install 3 exits and 4 emergency lights. wire 12 new switches. wire 38 new ceiling lights. wire 20 -120 volt receptacles. wire ac unit 60 amps.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Adding washer box and 2 sinks. 3 fixtures.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2024Completed
For the partial demo and replacement of a storefront facade to an existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. ************separate permit required for anyother work. ***************************
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
3.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Pine Assoc, 400 S Broad St (1,600 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
K And T Rail To Trail and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 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
150 ft
Drexel and Company Building and 4 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
1,950 ft
Independence CS (1,950 ft), Freire CS (2,550 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,550 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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