5606 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5606 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 5606 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Permit amened on 01/07/2025: to change the building from 3 story to 4 story structure. no change in gfa and building height shall not exceed 38 feet from grade. size and location per revised plan. erection of an attached structure , size and location as shown on the plan.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Expired
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2024-064342 to include repairs/replacement to front exterior wall per approved plans, engineers report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Expired
For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar for use as single-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Expired
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2020Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with backflow preventor for the installation of a fire suppression system per nfpa 13 as per approved plans and calculations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Install new fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
Installation of automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout existing three story building to include backflow prevention assembly and 2-inch fire service line as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances 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.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2020-001685 install new auto sprinkler system throughout per nfpa 13
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2020-000964 install auto wet sprinkler system throughout per nfpa 13
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install new fire alarm system as per nfpa 72. install devices as per plans
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 (1,300 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
1,000 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,000 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,350 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (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
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