6042 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6042 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 24 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 6042 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 24 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - adult care
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Expired
Replace water and drain lines to 3 fixtures
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
3/4" water service curb to house
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Expired
Replace curb trap & fai
- Demolition permit Feb 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:2 stucco c/w 6044 & 6048 walnut st.
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Make safe permit - permit application in response to unsafe violations on case #278747 to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation. engineer's report submitted. inspection to confirm that violation has been corrected. *permit received from downstairs*
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
Replace curb trap.13703-2010-191-1015
- Mechanical permit Apr 2010Completed
Hvac arco gas heater 90% with ductwork included
- Plumbing permit Apr 2010Completed
Install 2 water closets, 2 lavys, 1 tub and 1 kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Mar 2010Completed
200a service existing to remain, rewire single family dwelling as per 2008 nec.
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 (1,150 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), Bryant William C Sch (2,250 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,350 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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