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1528 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

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Does 1528 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 1528 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

9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.

  1. Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued

    For level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, new finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.

  2. Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued

    Eating and drinking establishments - smoking lounge

  3. Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed

    Application for emergency temporary service: due to an emergency transformer fault resulting in partial building power outage, temporary transformer installed to re-energize building power until permanent repairs can be made.

  4. Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued

    Office - business and professional

  5. Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Expired

    For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 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.

  6. Electrical permit Jan 2025Expired

    Reuse existing service and panel a - replace panel b - furnish and install new lighting, power outlets, and equipment hookups

  7. Commercial building permit Oct 2024Expired

    For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************

  8. Operations permit Jun 2023Expired

    Install temporary tent for association for public art for kelly drive sculpture dedication for a one day event. install 6/13/23 event 6/14/23 removal 6/15/23. tent will not impact street or sidewalk

  9. Use permit Jan 2020Completed

    For the use as body art services (cosmetic permenant make-up tattoo) in suite #522, accessory to previously approved personal services use in that same suite. no change to other approved uses in this building.

  10. Administrative permit Sep 2019Completed

    Amendment to correct suite number listed on building permit # 953729 dated march 6, 2019. the incorrectly listed suite # 810 shall be changed to suite # 805. no changes to previously approved scope of work are authorized by this approval. revised certificate of occupancy included.

  11. Fire suppression permit Aug 2019Expired

    For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  12. Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed

    For level ii alterations to comply with violation #671045 to a business and professional office at third floor as per approved plans. **separate permits required for mep 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

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

1,550 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

3,150 ft

Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

200 ft

Philadelphia Racquet Club 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

1,700 ft

Independence CS (1,700 ft), Freire CS (2,250 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

6.6 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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