233 West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 233 West Walnut Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 233 West Walnut Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit Aug 2020Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Demolition permit Jan 2017Completed
Removal of 3 above ground storage tanks located in basement
- Zoning permit Oct 2016Completed
To document that consolidation of three zoning lots, 232, 236, and 240 w walnut lane (one deeded lot/ one opa account under 232 w walnut lane).
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
To document 156 dwelling units on a consolidated lot.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
Apartments 100, 101, 200, 201, 300, 301, 400 & 401 - replace the soil stack(s), water closet ideal bends and small fixture waste lines for the lavatories and bath tubs - "replacement in kind" only - no additional load or fixtures permitted
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Completed
Replacing drain lines for 3 piece bathroom
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Expired
**level 1 aterations only** minor repair of drywall and finish work through out ofr units 103 & 402. 625 sf of alterations for each unit.
- Demolition permit Nov 2011Completed
Closure in place for three 2,000 gallon #2 fuel oil tanks from the site.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greene St Citgo, 5823 Greene St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
21 Maplewood Mall. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (1,600 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (2,150 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (4,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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