5700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5700 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 47 violations, 6 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 5700 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace water service pa20193223024 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
2nd floor drain line replacement
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Replace bathroom waste lines. replace toilet the installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Abandoned
Install (3)-120v smoke detectors, add (4) 120v, 20amp circuits and receptacles, and gfi in bathroom
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
Install (3)- 120v smoke detectors and (4)additional 20 amp circuits to existing service. install (4)bedroom light fixtures.... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Alteration permit Nov 2008Completed
Remove all old material from main roof,install new 4-ply asphalt roof.
- Suppression permit Nov 2007Completed
Wet sprinkler system and backflow prev. device.
- Alteration permit Aug 2007Completed
Install 2 layers of 5/8" sheetrock on basement ceiling per variance for permit #64711
- Alteration permit Jun 2007Completed
Roof replacement, built-up (sfd)
- Administrative permit Jun 2007Completed
Certificate of occupancy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Electrical permit Jun 2007Completed
Install a new 100 amp svs w/ground rod. 14 lt fxts, (8) hw smokes. 12 sws, 6 gfi recepts, 26 dupl recepts (west dist)
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
1.7 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 (1,600 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
850 ft
Sayre William L MS (850 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (950 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (2,350 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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