5546 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5546 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 5546 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Expired
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. *rooftop units permitted if included in building plans* replace existing gas furnace with a new, 54k btu gas furnace and reconnect to existing ductwork (heat only)
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Expired
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, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* replacement of interior dry wall and flooring in 2nd floor bathroom
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
New water and drain line for 2nd floor bathroom going to sink, bath tub and toilet. includes installation of new fixtures
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain amend: a front rain conductor, interior main drain and water service curb in.
- General permit minor Mar 2022Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Install waste and water lines to 2-toilets,2-vanities,2-tubs,2-kitchen sinks,2-laundries,2-garbage disposals and 2-water heaters.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Interior alterations to an existing two family dwelling. work to include: repair and replace plaster walls and ceilings with drywall & trim. paint. set doors. install kitchen & bathroom flooring, cabinet and countertops.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 200amp service,grounding system,3gang meter socket and wire sfd with 8-15amp circuits and 10-20amp circuits as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Abandoned
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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
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 (1,250 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
1,050 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,050 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,550 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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