4842 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4842 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 4842 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installing complete hvac systems inside of a multi-unit building. there will be a system being installed inside of each unit, totaling 4 units. each system will be two tons, equal to 24,000 btu's. 3 systems will be connect via rigid and flex duct, and one system will be ductless. the ducted systems will be installed inside of utility closets.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Rewire triplex and install 400 amp service as per 2017 nec. (west dist) install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
4 lavs, 4 baths, 3 laudries, 4 kitchens **building permit#980192**
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Issued
Install 4 gang meter socket and house panel as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2019Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r, with a two-inch fire service line; for the installation of a backflow prevention assembly, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
Tie into existing stack,running waste and water lines for 3-toilets,3-lavs and 3-tub in building 2.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Abandoned
Rewire & install receptacles, switches, gfci's, fixtures in 2nd floor unit only using existing service as per nec 2008 west district
- Commercial building permit Jul 2019Expired
For interior alterations to existing dwelling unit #2, to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions and interior finishes, as per approved plans. **no change in occupancy**
- Commercial building permit Jun 2019Completed
Construction of a rear addition and a level ii interior alteration to include a change in occupancy to create a multi-family household living [four(4) dwelling units] in an existing three-story structure as per approved plans.**building to be fully spriklered as per nfpa 13r**separate permits required for any mechanical, electrical plumbing and fire suppression work**. amended as of 10/29/2020 to document the replacement of floor joist system at the second and third floor level , also to include the modification of the ceiling assembly as per approved plans
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
For a rear addition to an exiting three story structure. size and location as shown in application/plan. for use as multi-family household living as previously approved.
- General permit minor May 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard 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
- Use permit Mar 2019Completed
Use an existing building as a 3 family dwelling. no change in height or square footage.
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
2.4 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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (1,550 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
5,150 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
350 ft
The Workshop School (350 ft), West Philadelphia HS (900 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,000 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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