5706 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5706 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 5 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 5706 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
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. new duct work with system hvac installation 2.0 ton air handler and heat pump 2.0 ton 14.3 seer. 9 reg./diff.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard. rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. service size has not increased. services will not exceed 200 amps
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. no demolition to fire rated assemblies.
- 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
- Use permit Apr 2014Completed
Legalize a duplex
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Completed
New installation of a 100 amp electrical service and replace (10)ten switches and replace (10)ten receptacles - (4)four 110v smoke detectors
- Plumbing permit May 2011Completed
Water service street and sidewalk pa1 call# 2011-1231607
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Abandoned
Install (3)-120v smoke detectors, add (4) 120v, 20amp circuits and receptacles, and gfi in bathroom
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
800 ft
Sayre William L MS (800 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (950 ft), Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (2,400 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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