3717 Locust Walk, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3717 Locust Walk have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 28 not closed, and 13 violations.
- 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 3717 Locust Walk at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
28 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install new lighting, new power and extension of the existing fire alarm system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of 170 new pendent sprinklers to an existing fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building. as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Operations permit Sep 2026Expired
Assembly use tent - lawful occupancy shall be as posted - removal date electrical permit required, unless power is provided through existing exterior ground fault protected receptacles and power cords are rated extra heavy duty with u. l. label stating such rating. no cooking or heating permitted with this approval. streets department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001952 demo wet sprinkler system on lower level. install new wet sprinkler piping & heads to accommodate new fitout and ceilings as per nfpa 13 and local codes
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Amendment applicant revisions
Furnish & install new fixtures, associated domestic water, sanity & vent piping. including (1) bottle filler, & (1) mop receptor
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
For installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2026Expired
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 (95) sprinkler heads, per nfpa 13
- Operations permit Apr 2026Expired
Assembly use tent - lawful occupancy shall be as posted - removal date electrical permit required, unless power is provided through existing exterior ground fault protected receptacles and power cords are rated extra heavy duty with u. l. label stating such rating. no cooking or heating permitted with this approval. streets department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations without a change in existing non-separated groups b and a-3 occupancy classifications at the lower level of the mcneil building. existing building is sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. **asbestos abatement required**
- Commercial building permit Feb 2026Completed
Level i exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for partial demolition and installation of windows to an existing structure. as per approved plans. *********************************separate permits for any other work. *************************
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Issued
Install building switchgear, inverter, replace fire alarm panel and devices. install lighting, lighting controls and receptacle outlets in the switchgear room. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per plans
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2025Issued
For alterations to an existing nfpa 13 automatic sprinkler system to install preaction system cabinet and fifteen (15) sprinkler heads in the basement switchgear room. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see cp-2025-001816 for associated building permit.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
2,350 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (2,350 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,350 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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