6140 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6140 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 53 violations, 1 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 6140 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. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
Replace existing curb trap/main drain /fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 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 the submission of construction and site plans. installing 2 zone mini split system on first floor and a 3 zone mini split system on the 2nd floor. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Installation of 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry 13 fixtures
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
200 amp service--rewire outlets and switches
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing structure for use as a two-family dwelling per application/plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #723896 to repair partially collapsed front porch as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #723896.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Installation of a 4.1kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment. replace service riser and meter socket. replace (8) circuit breakers non siemens. use knockouts for all unused openings in msp as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replace three fixtures with underfloor piping - no remodeling- plumbing only
- Demolition permit Nov 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 4 stucco c/w 6141 & 6145 walnut st & 6130 & 6134 walnut st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Curb trap and fai replacement in footway according to 2018 ppc
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
1.4 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
1,750 ft
Sayre William L MS (1,750 ft), Bryant William C Sch (2,300 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,550 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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