6039 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6039 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 49 violations, 11 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 6039 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. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Replace rear area drain and replace sections of existing house drain. replace existing 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
100 amp service/30 space panel; installing 20 amp circuit/gfci (1), flush mount lights (3), 10 yr smoke/carbon combo (1), 10 yr smoke detectors (2), wall fixture (1) and a wire mold box for receptacle; replacing single pole switches (7), duplex receptacles (19), led ceiling fixtures (6), gfcis (5), 3-way switches (4) and a 2 gang switch plate w/blank plate (1); fishing wires -as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. replacement installation of an existing gas boiler of same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Rewire kitchen, bathroom and laundry room and install lighting, switches and gfci receptacle outlets according to the 2017 nec. (fishing wires only)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Installing 6 fixtures installing 4" pvc main drain in basement, installing pex water line supplies 6 fixtures 2 lavs 2 water closets 2 shower/tubs
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
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. install 70k btu gas furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, and 12 diffusers
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Expired
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, devices, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system as per nec 2014
- 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 6043 & 6047 walnut st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace curb trap/ fresh air inlet partial main drain, 3/4" water distribution
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
For alterations to an existing one family dwelling to include replace [2] windows, install new tile and flooring, remove and replace drywall, install cabinets and trim, siding on facade, and repair sidewalk as per ez standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing alterations*
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: 6243 Chestnut St Bp, 6243 Chestnut St (1,100 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
1,250 ft
Sayre William L MS (1,250 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,150 ft), Bryant William C Sch (2,400 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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