5942 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5942 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 5942 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Expired
Per l and i inspector: install 1 horn strobe basement. install 1 horn strobe 1st floor rear section. install 1 exit sign 1st floor rear door. install 1 exit sign basement. install 1 dual pack basement center area. install the emergency lights on the existing light circuits. install the additional fire alarm devices on the existing fire alarm system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72. service / repair 1 existing exit sign 1st floor front area. building have existing fire alarm system and emergency lighting as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Repair/replace ct and fai
- Administrative permit Nov 2022Completed
Certificate of occupancy for a childcare center on the first floor level of an existing attached structure. no work this permit.
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Child care - child care center
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Case 600392 violations repairs installing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.certification of emergency lighting and fire alarm system as per 2017 nec and nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Repair leak at the curb stop (two family)pa20182002620 "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"
- Use permit Apr 2016Completed
For a religous assembly at first floor in the same building existing multi-family ( three(3) dwelling units) at second floor. no sign on this application.
- Electrical permit Jan 2015Completed
F/a & 54-plugs, 8-gfci, 8-3-way sw, 2-4-way sw, 20-sp sw, 26-lgts, 10-flourescent lgts, 4-fans, 6-sm det, 4-co sm det, 3-emer exit, 5-emer lgts, 1-200 pnl, 3-100 pnl & 300amp service as per nec 2008 (mix use) west district
- Mechanical permit Dec 2014Completed
Install 3 70,000 btu 95% eff and three 2 ton ac units with ductwork (commercial)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2014Completed
Ct,fai,lateral and water service pa20143012307(mixed use)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
First floor - 1 ada water closet and lavy sink, 2nd floor 1 water closet, 1 lavy sink, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink and 1 washer - 3rd floor - 1 water closet, 1 lavy sink, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink and 1 washer
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
1.5 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 20999, 58th & Market St (1,400 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
700 ft
Sayre William L MS (700 ft), Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,900 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,200 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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