5630 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5630 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 25 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 5630 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. 25 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of a rear addition to an existing attached three-story single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of a rear addition to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the erection of rear third floor addition to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plan
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2020Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout existing three story multifamily building to include backflow prevention assembly and 2-inch fire service line as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
Install 1 400amp meter box (4 meters), new panels new grounding system per 2017 nec new lights, outlets, switches and smoke and co2 alarms (west dist) install complete fire alarm system per engineer sealed and city approved drawings.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Completed
Installation of three(3) electric airhandlers and three(3) heat pumps. no ductwork
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Expired
Run new water line. install new tub new drain lines. install water heater and wssher box per 2004 phila plumbing code
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install one 30amp service new grounding system as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Aug 2019Completed
For change of occupancy and level iii alterations to include new partitions, new exterior stairs, doors, new joist, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to sprinklered per nfpa 13r minimum. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. **iebc 2018**
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
For use as a four (4) family dwelling (multi-family household living) within an existing attached structure. no change in structure height or area. *no provisos*
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
950 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (950 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,100 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (2,250 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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