1102 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1102 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 1102 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Amendment review
Main electrical panel: install 1 main panel in the basement, distributing power to sub-panels on each floor. wiring: run copper wiring from the main panel to sub-panels and outlets. install dedicated circuits for hvac units and appliances. lighting: install recessed lights, pendant fixtures, and wall-mounted lights as per the lighting schedule. provide switches for each fixture. outlets: install general outlets and dedicated appliance outlets in each unit, with gfci outlets in kitchens and bathrooms. grounding: ensure proper grounding for the entire system as per code. safety devices: install hard-wired smoke detectors and co detectors in each unit.-2017 nec. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per approved plans. (the fire alarm system is not included in the scope of work.) amendment: add on to pre-existing fire alarm for submitted plans.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For level i alterations with no change of occupancy. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
Alterations to floors 2-6 to create dwellings. all work below second floor in commercial space is exisitng to remain. piping located in commercial space shall be metallic. enting serving commericla space if installed i required to be metallic to roof extention. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Issued
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate 18 sprinkler heads
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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 Apr 2026Issued
Level iii alterations to include roof deck additions with partial change of occupancy to create ten (10) dwelling units on the second through fifth floors of an existing building as per approved plans and bbs variance no. mi-2026-000233 (sprinkler heads over rear windows required per bbs variance). building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the conversion of an existing roof deck for residential use above the three-story portion, and for the conversion of an existing stair tower to three (3) decks (for residential use only) accessed from the rear of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of an existing multi-family (10 dwelling units) structure. size and location as shown on the application/plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Plumbing per plans
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install additional fire alarm system devices to the existing system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Renovation of an existing restaurant space for new tenant. install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, telecommunications wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec. ***fire alarm installation will be covered under a separate application***
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate (4) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations
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
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Jump Street and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
850 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Estey Hall and 1 more listings close by. 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
1,800 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,600 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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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