4731 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4731 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 30 violations, 15 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 4731 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap main drain and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Completely demolition of existing structure. and new construction of a semi-detached structure (size and location as shown on plans).
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Rewire throughout a single family dwelling per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
For the installation of new hvac systems (including ductwork, piping, registers, diffusers, appliances, and roof top units), within a new three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2 (six (6) dwelling units), as per plans; no other work on this permit; no ductwork to penetrate fire-rated assemblies; see ap#783614 for building permit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 600amp main system with 7-meters, new wiring lights, switches, smoke detector as per nec 2008 (no fire alarm on this permit) west district
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
68 plumbing fixtures with piping for 6 family 3 story new construction no plastic pipe allowed the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Installation of a new fire alarm system that is code compliant. as per 2008 nec.
- Demolition permit Dec 2017Completed
For complete demolition of two (2) story above grade plane, w. basement, stone masonry & wood frame construction building via hand held equipment & means only in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan. approval from the dept. of streets shall be req'd for the prposed full widewalk closure per the phila. bldg. code sec. 3306 shall be secured prior to start of any authorized demolition work.
- Suppression permit Oct 2017Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a two (2) inch backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- New construction permit Aug 2017Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with court yard and accessory parking spaces as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Demolition permit Jun 2017Expired
Complete demolition of an existing 2-1/2 story masonry and wood frame structure by handheld methods only (mechanical equipment may be used for debris transport and slab removal only, no mechanical demo of structure above grade or use in close proximity to 4725). work also includes removal of foundation system and basement slab. **protection of adjacent properties, right-of-way and pedestrians required at all times** complete demolition to resolve outstanding violation case # 542868. *permit received from downstairs 6/15/17*
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
Superfund site
2.6 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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (900 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 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
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
600 ft
The Workshop School (600 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (600 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,100 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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