701 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 701 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 4 not closed, and 51 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 701 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Issued
For the replacement of the steps going to basement from sidewalk modifying the existing basement front entrance configuration as per approved plans..
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. no work to dormer walls or cornice. shingles to be weathered wood color as per phc. 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.
- General permit minor Feb 2020Expired
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. restore front dormer - bring front dormer to code, all work in wood only. main roof replacement - install gaf timberline "weathered wood" color dimensional shingle. no window replacement in scope of project. all work as per philadelphia historical commission approved plan.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Seal 5" lateral remove trap as per 2004 ppc
- Use permit Feb 2019Completed
For use as single family household living on the rear of the first floor in an existing building with previously approved uses of of multi-manily household living (4 units0 on the 2nd and 3rd floors, retail sales on the first floor front, and vacant commercial in the basement level
- Zoning permit May 2018Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one(1) lot ("parcel a")from six(6) opa accounts( 702 sansom st,704 sansom st,706-08 sansom st, 710 sansom st, 712-14 sansom st and 128 s 07th street).
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Level ii exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing front facade to include window & sill replacement and cornice repairs & replacement as per approved plans and phc approvals. *no interior work on this permit* work to be performed in conjunction with permit 815879, issued for stucco repair work and to resolve unsafe violation no. 569105.
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 569105 for repair of front facade stucco only. separate permit and city planning commission approval required for facade changes unrelated to unsafe violation.***permit received on 9-29-17.
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Run electric power to the septa bus shelter on the corner from the closest light pole and protect the circuit feeding the bus shelter with a 20amp fuse as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Install temp shelter platform (debris catch) to partially comply unsafe violation
- Demolition permit Nov 2016Completed
Complete demolition of existing building by hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. see permit 712380 for plans and documentations. the estimated cost of work for the entire project is shown on permit 712380.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Expired
Seal 5" lateral pa20162152114 (commerical)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Five Star Parking, 727-35 Chestnut St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Washington Square. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
850 ft
National Constitution Center HS (850 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,250 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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