2205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2205 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 6 not closed, and 52 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 2205 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Curb trap fai main drain
- Commercial building permit May 2024Expired
For the repair to gas canopy columns as per plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit Jun 2022Expired
For the installation of two(2) statically illumonated wall signs. **separate permit require for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
For the installation of two statically illuminated flat wall accessory signs, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Sewer trap replacement fai as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Nov 2019Expired
Front facade work-spot point stone mortar joist as required--mortar color to match existing brownstone and limestone--rear side elevation. clean with pressured water to remove surface dirt-repair stucco-repair and spot point brick as required--all mortar mix approved by phila historical commission
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Fai partial and main drain
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Repair 6" main drain in parking lot pa20182881872 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
**as per phc approval dated 5/25/18; phc to review railing height, material, & configuration for final approval; no work to front facade** to address l&i case #626780 for fire code violations within interior egress stairway; for interior level ii alterations (no change of occupancy), to install fire-rated doors within the egress stairway of an existing four (4) story attached structure used as multi-family household living (eleven (11) dwelling units), as per plans; no other work on this permit; no work can begin until unsafe case #592784 is complied.
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case # 592784. repairs to existing fire escape per submitted engineer's report.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Texaco 14 045 0088, 23rd & Walnut (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
400 ft
Greenfield Albert M Sch (400 ft), Freire CS (1,050 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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