5547 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5547 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 5547 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Issued
Rewire of 1st floor apt existing service cable to remain new panel and branch circuits to be install 14 circuits total af breakers and smoke detectors all wires to be fished in walls as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Expired
Ez standard limited commercial alterations & repairs- for the limited demolition and commercial alterations as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. new windows and doors must comply with all glazing requirements. *additional permits are required mep*
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Repair front porch boards, replace with pressure treated lumber. (rm-1)
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Permit to repair upper pent roof where dormer fell from building. frame in opening and install one sheet of 1/2" cdx plywood to close same. install new vinyl siding and re-install top gutter. no other work allowed under this permit. if the scope of work exceeds the above minor repairs, owner/or contractor must submit three sets of construction plans to the department for review and additional permit(s).
- Plumbing permit Mar 2010Completed
Water meter reduction from 1" to 5/8"
- Electrical permit May 2009Completed
Install fire alarm system as per nfpa72 (west district)
- Electrical permit Dec 2008Completed
Electrical for 3 unit building, install 300amp service, wiring for each apartment, arc fault breakers for all bedrooms as per 2005 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2008Completed
New water, drainage and fixtures to three (3) apartments. 3 water closets, 3 lav's, 3 tubs, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer boxes
- Alteration permit Jul 2008Completed
Alteration as per plans to existing three (3) family dwelling
- Use permit Jun 2008Completed
Convert vacant building to 3fd
- Fast form building permit Jan 2008Completed
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 008, 5524-30 Pine St (1,400 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
1,200 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,200 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,550 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (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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