5532 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5532 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 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 5532 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Replacement of 4" main house drain, fai and house trap from curb to foundation wall inside building. outside only.
- Alteration permit Jan 2020Completed
Alterations ane repairs to include: front porch and second floor top soffit on the roof. main beam repair and removal of ceiling on 1st floor porch, installation of new soffit, and removal and replacement of all siding. **iebc 2018**
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
For interior alterations as per plans
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Expired
Replace water distribution service as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
Use as two family household living in an existing two story structure. no sign on permit
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Install stack,waste and water lines to 4-water closets,4-lavs,2-tub,2-showers,2-kitchen sink,2-garbage disposal,2-laundry box and 2-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
Install new 200amp service and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Sfd) (2) hvac units with new ductwork.
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). (rm-1)
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
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. 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 peformed in the basement or cellar) install porch header in like kind and quality. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
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. *repairs to brick columns with like in-kind materials, replacing porch ceiling*
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
1.8 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 (1,200 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
1,150 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,150 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,650 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (2,150 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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