5517 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 5517 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 5517 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Installation of rooftop mounted 218.12 kw solar photovoltaic system gp-2026-004321
- General permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of roof-mounted solar collectors 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 permit required for electrical work**
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Expired
Installation of rooftop mounted 218.12 kw solar photovoltaic system according to the 2017 nec and per approved plans. gp-2025-007291: issued
- General permit Sep 2025Expired
For the installation of roof-mounted solar collectors 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 to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Repair water line
- General permit Sep 2023Completed
The erection of one (1) flat wall signs. size and location as shown in the application/plans. sign accessory to an moving and storage facilities.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Completed
Change out of face panels - no change in size or location
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Connect (3) led signs to existing circuits. no new wiring is necessary, as per 2017 nec.
- General permit May 2023Completed
The erection of three (3) internally illuminated flat wall signs. size and location as shown in the application/plans. signs accessory to a moving and storage facilities. separate permit required for electric.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Completed
For the installation of two (2) flat wall signs and other signs. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
Exterior work to include the removal of existing cellular equipment platform, beam support, post downs, transformer, antennas, microwave and all associated equipment, as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 008, 5524-30 Pine St (1,350 ft), open. 3 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
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,400 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,850 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,200 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Walnut Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.
The year built, height regime, structure, and elevator for this address are being indexed right now, city by city. Save the page and check back: it fills in over time. If you live here, you can fill it in yourself in a minute by leaving a review.