5742 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5742 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 20 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 5742 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. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install circuit breaker panel with proper grounding. install wiring and receptacle outlets for basement and first floor. install smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec. (fishing wires)
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Electrical sub permit for rp-2021-003488
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
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. (installation of 2 hvac with new ductwork, 92% high efficiency heaters, 40000 btu and 2ton cfu, condensers will be installed at backyard).
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Water closets 5, lavatories 5, shower/tubs 5, kitchen sink 2, hot water heater 2, (other- wm 2 )
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Ct, fai, md, wd -two 1in.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
Install (2) new 1" combined fire/domestic services from the street to the building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13d supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13d provide outlet for plumber to connect to furthest toilets per city requirements
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure; for use as a two family dwelling. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. for the installation of mechanical work as per approved ez permit.
- Demolition permit Mar 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 5744 & 5748 walnut st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application.
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 (600 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
450 ft
Sayre William L MS (450 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,100 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,300 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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