5227 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5227 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 4 not closed, and 49 violations, 11 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 5227 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Issued
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. replace existing boiler only, in like & kind, no ductwork.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replace curb trap / fai partial main drain
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Five family dwelling: 5 kitchen, 5 laundry, 5 hwh, 1 shower, 5 tubs, 6 toilets, 6 vanity
- Administrative permit Jun 2022Completed
For a certificate of occupancy with a partial change of occupancy classification (for a previously uncertified building as per l&i code bulletin no. a-1301), from group b to group e (child care center) on the first floor within an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; no work on this permit; building is currently not sprinklered; compliance with philadelphia fire and property maintenance codes required prior to occupancy; interconnected smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with 2018 pbc section b-907.2.10 and a minimum of one smoke alarm shall be installed in each classroom or child care room; see zp-2022-015921 for use registration permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
New 1 1/2" ds curb traps and main drains
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2 1/2"-inch ames 2000ss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 400amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, 110v interconnected smoke alarms ,emergency lights, exit signs. install complete fire alarm system with low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms , tamper switch ,flow switch. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
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. (install one (1)- 92% eff. 60,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing one 2-ton coil & one 2-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building on the ground floor. 5 family dwelling (mlt) cp-2020-004627).
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Child care - child care center
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install all new ductwork throughout for both units. install 2-40,000 btu-92% efficiency heaters. install 2 -2ton ac units. both ac units will be located in the backyard. house will have a total of 10 diffusers
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
2.1 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
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
1,400 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,400 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,950 ft), The Workshop School (2,300 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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