1713 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1713 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 1713 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- General permit Nov 2025Expired
For erection of one (1) awing sign with one logo sign on an existing structure. size and location as shown on the application / plan sign accessory to retail sales of wearing apparel and accessories use
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For erection of one (1) awing sign with one logo sign on an existing structure. size and location as shown on the application / plan
- General permit Jul 2025Expired
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and documenting the installation of two (2) window signs. 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 Jun 2025Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and two (2) window signs. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
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 (22) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations to ground floor tenant space
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2025-000523
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Install fire alarm system in a retail fit out according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2025-000523
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Completed
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing retail sales of wearing apparel & accessories use (new tenant) on the ground floor of an existing building as per approved plans. existing building sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work** amendment approved 4/24/25 amend alterations permit cp-2025-000523 for changes to floor layouts as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2024-015899 to include repairs to exterior walls per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2024-015891 to include repairs to exterior walls per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
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 (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 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
150 ft
Solomon House and 3 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
1,550 ft
Freire CS (1,550 ft), Independence CS (1,950 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,100 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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