5833 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5833 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 13 violations.
- 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 5833 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. 2nd floor bathroom: removing tub to replace with barrier-free shower surround, no plumbing will be moved and 4 grab bars in and around shower area. remove and replace toilet.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Expired
Fishing wires; 100 amp service/30 space panel; replacing 3-way switches (2), fixtures (2), receptacles (12) and single pole switches (11)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Expired
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.*rooftop units allowed if on approved building plans*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Expired
2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 shower/bath, 2 kitchen sink, 2 laundry sinks ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Install 200amp service complete with ground 3 100amp sub panels and a 3 gang meter socket wire throughout building for g.f.c.i smoke detector outlets switches lights per n.e.c code 2014
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Expired
Interior renovations to convert structure into a two-family dwelling
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Dec 2015Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa1# 2015-3242041 "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 Dec 2015Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa1# 2015-3242049 "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"
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 (950 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
400 ft
Sayre William L MS (400 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,450 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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