5143 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5143 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 2 not closed, and 48 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 5143 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
To install two 2 electric meters boxes, one for barbershop and one for beauty salon. wiring already separated from previous permit
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Replace water service (3/4") main to meter replace curb trap main drain and fresh air inlet
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement of front exterior wall to comply with violation case #cf-2023-117977. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Replacing house trap fai and main house drain existing water service from curb to inside
- Administrative permit Aug 2021Completed
Partial change in use and occupancy classification. no work on this permit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
Personal services - body art service
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Make safe permit- for removal of the front sign beam to resolve case 607687 abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 607687.
- Administrative permit Nov 2018Completed
To amend a/p no 870207 to replace steel column with gussets. refer to a/p no 870207 for all required special inspections.
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
For the removal of an existing fire escape and the installation of a new steel-framed fire escape to include installation of post-installed anchors and footings. (see plans under ap#870207)
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
For the removal of an existing fire escape and the installation of a new steel-framed fire escape to include installation of post-installed anchors and footings.
- Plumbing permit May 2013Revoked
2-wc, 2-lavs, stack & water lines (retail store)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2012Completed
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Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
La Blanche 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
1,450 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,450 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,550 ft), The Workshop School (1,850 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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