100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 100 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 100 Chestnut 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jul 2024Completed
For the issuance of a co to document the addtion of two (2) dwelling units to create a total of sixteen (16) dwelling units in an existing attached structure. see cp-2022-005085 for approved plans and documents.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2024Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to install a new fire suppression system for a 10'-0" type 1 hood system.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2023Completed
For the exterior alteration to repair the facade of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Relocate existing fire alarm devices as per nfpa 72
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
For the alterations to a sprinkler syste, with an existing 4 inch fire service line as per plans. alterations to include new sprinkler heads and piping as shown.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of a new commercial kitchen exhaust hood and for alterations to hvac system as per plans.
- General permit minor Jun 2023Expired
All wood sash replacement in existing wood surround - 1 unit above door as per attached phc approval
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Garage-install 50 amp receptacle for car charger, powered by sub meter in basement. all work done fishing according to 2017 nec
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install lights normal & emergency, switches & recptacles. provide power for the mechanical , hvac & kitchen equipment. * the service, panels & feeders are existing. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 mop sink, 3 hand sinks, 1 wok sink, 1 grease interceptor, 1 3-compartment bar sink, 1 floor drain, 1 sump pump, 1 dishwasher and 1 prep sink according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
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
2.0 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: Port Of History Museum, Columbus Blvd At Walnut 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
2,550 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,350 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,350 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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