4612 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4612 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 4612 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Completed
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. replace 8 existing sprinkler heads to allow for proper clearance.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Completed
For a tenant fit-out to include a change in occupancy to the first floor level of an existing structure. for a mercantile occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2018**existing space is not sprinklered** separate permits required for all other work**
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Administrative permit Mar 2026Issued
Duplicate lo for an existing bar/dining areas.
- Administrative permit Dec 2024Issued
Request duplicate lawful occupancy (lo) sign for an existing bar
- General permit Jun 2024Completed
Amendment: for change in material, metal replacement with treated wood for stairs and cement slab replaced. for the construction of a fence and retaining wall. unity of use as per approved zoning zp-2024-000903. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Completed
For the unity of use between 4600 walnut street (opa # 881145005) and 4606 walnut street (opa# 885551180) as per unity of use agreement.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2023Expired
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for alterations to an existing structure as per approved plans. *2018 iebc review*. separate permit required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Cancelled
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace house drain, curb trap & fai pa20193111666 "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"
- Commercial building permit Oct 2016Issued
For a partial change of occ. class. w. level 2 alterations to create sit-down restaurant space @ 1st floor of exist. three (3) story above grade plane mixed-use multi-family dwelling to include erection of partitions for service area & toilet room & creation of seating area; building is fully sprinklered. separate permit req'd for any mech., elec., plumb. & firesupp work.
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
To resolve l+i case# 462141 to replace any damaged ceiling joist 2nd floor, install new porch flooring & install siding to 1st & 2nd level porch ceiling in accordance with pa pe signed & sealed construction documents. work must begin within ten (10) days & continue until the structure is deemd safe by the dept. failure to comply will render this permit invalid & results in fines &/or prosecution &/or abatement of the unsafe condition by the city at the owner's expense. methods of protection of the public way & adjacent structures are to be implemented immediately. contact 215-686-2582 for inspection.
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
Enterprise Heights 24 South Farragut Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Breslyn Apartments. 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
650 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (650 ft), The Workshop School (1,200 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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