4803 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4803 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 4803 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2024-002070 for the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2 inch wilkins xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly. no standpipe. no fire pump. no hydrants.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing per plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (3) 200 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
New installation 400a electrical service meter box electrical box ground wire to rewire light fixtures outlets switches smoke detectors as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Install water service 2 inches install 4 kitchen sinks 4 toilets 4 tubs 4 lavatory sinks 3 water heaters
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed
For level iii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Run new plumbing for 2 full bathroom, 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (100,000 btu gas furnace and 3 ton condenser installation ductwork rough in, 9 diffusers).
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Issued
Install all new wiring and devices throughout 1st floor tenant space in accordance with nec 2014.
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
2.5 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 (1,150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
450 ft
The Workshop School (450 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (750 ft), West Philadelphia HS (950 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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