1704 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1704 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 54 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 1704 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. 54 open violations.
- General permit Mar 2026Completed
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans. ***separate permits to be obtained for all electrical work.***
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Completed
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign above the second floor window sill of an existing attached structure ("sign a" - walnut street frontage). size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
- General permit May 2025Expired
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and two (2) window signs. size and location as shown on the application/plan. *separate permit required for electrical work*
- General permit Apr 2025Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory static internally illuminated wall sign per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work. see zp-2025-001376 for zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and two (2) window signs. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the erection of one (1) static illuminated wall sign below the second floor windowsill of an existing attached structure and documenting the installation of two (2) window signs. size/location as shown on the application/plans.
- Operations permit Apr 2025Expired
Reinstallation of tent for walnut garden, approved on the previous building permit.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Relocate 4 horn/strobe. install 6 horn/strobe and2 strobe to the fire alarm system according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2024-006436
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2024-006436
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2024-006436
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: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 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
2,850 ft
National Publishing Co 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
250 ft
Solomon House 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
Freire CS (1,700 ft), Independence CS (1,750 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,300 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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