6157 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6157 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 6 not closed, and 40 violations.
- 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 6157 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Completed
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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 2nd floor apartment - there are 3 split units on the 2nd floor. one in each bedroom and one at kitchen area. 1st floor apartment - there is one ducted split unit in basement with total of 5 supply registers and one main return register on first floor.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Replacement of 200 amps service, outlets, switches, lights and smoke detectors. 120 volts and 240 volts. fishing only.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Installation of new plumbing fixtures : 2 water closets 2 lavatories 2 tub/showers 2 water heaters 2 kitchen sinks 2 washing machines/laundry sinks
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing attached structure to be used as a two-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Installation of a 3/4" domestic water line
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Completed
For the installation of bike rack on lot previously approved with construction permit issued for structure under cp-2021-00082. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. all work to be done per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Completed
For the creation of u racks of six(6) bicycle spaces in an accessible route and creation of trash area within the property line. size and location as shown in the application.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Wiring of multi-family(11-units) building w/ 600a service and proper grounding and bonding. all interior wiring w./ em.lighitng,110v inter-connected smoke alarms. install complete addressable fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms) ,tamper switch ,flow switch. all work is to be done according to approved drawings. 2017 nec and 2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Cancelled
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
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 (600 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
1,900 ft
Sayre William L MS (1,900 ft), Barry Comm John Sch (2,500 ft), Bryant William C 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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