5720 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5720 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 5720 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. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-009151
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-009151
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-009151
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
Level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing two (2) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls 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. interior demolition of non-load bearing walls and debris removal.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation 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. install (2) two hvac and duct work - gas furnace 92% efficient, 60,000 btu,1200 cfm and 2 ton condenser in back yard
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Installing 18 fixtures 2 hwh 2 washers 4 toilets 4 lavs 4 shower/tubs
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Complete wiring including switches outlets lights hardwired detectors 100 amp panel and service in each of 2 units as per code
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
Interior alteration to a two-family dwelling. basement new slab to accomindate a habitable basement. new " curb" in the basement. no excavation below 5 foot in depth to adjacebt grade and no underpinning. special inspections by the engineer of record for the basement excavation with continhed inspections. no impact to adjacent property. no additions is part of this permit. sistering of joist and not to replace more than 2/3rds of the joist. **amended 10/24/25- to revise window in the basement and stairs on second and third floor as per plan. no other changes approved on this permit***
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Aug 2022Completed
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.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Walnut St, 5657 Walnut St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
650 ft
Sayre William L MS (650 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,000 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (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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