6121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6121 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 18 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 6121 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. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replacing curb trap and fai.
- General permit minor Jun 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain as per ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replace main drain and stack for 2nd floor bathroom add full bathroom in basement & 1/2 on 1st floor & kit sink the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Complete new wiring through out with 12-switches, 28-recepts, 16lights, 5-smokes and a new 100amp service as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install new warm-air furnace 92% 3 ton unit plus all necessary duct-work (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation o fthis permit and imposition of further penalties. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Oct 2012Completed
100a service; (6)receptacles and (4)light fixtures.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Oct 2012Completed
Replace water heater
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 6243 Chestnut St Bp, 6243 Chestnut St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Sayre William L MS (1,600 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,350 ft), Bryant William C Sch (2,450 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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