5317 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5317 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 5317 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Expired
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. make safe permit - for repair / replacement of exterior wall as per plan and engineer’s report to resolve cf-2024-116748. 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 cf-2024-116748.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit May 2025Expired
Installation of a 7.74kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Expired
Rewire throughout install disconnect adjacent to 200amp service.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Expired
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-000327
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Expired
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. ez alt. standard: interior demolition, framing, drywall. hvac: install air handler, line set, condenser, 2 ton, 2 supplies & 2 returns. separate permits for electric & plumbing.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
100amp panel x1 15 amp square d homeline breaker replaced x3 15 amp afci square d homeline breaker replaced x1 20 amp square d homeline breaker replaced x4 100 amp grounding system x1 square d complete home surge protective device x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai **amend** replace 3/4" wdp
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- General permit minor Jan 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 Oct 2021Completed
Replace house drain and house trap fai
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
2.0 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 (1,200 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
1,500 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,500 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (2,200 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,450 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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