1206 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1206 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 1206 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of gas piping. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. this application was reviewed under the 2021 imc.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation to include demo, new service and distribution, branch power, lighting fixtures/controls, and mechanical hook-ups per submitted plans and 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install low voltage cabling throughout
- General permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of a fence/security gate as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
Level iii alterations with change of occupancy to create a community center & public entertainment center on the first through third floors of an existing building as per approved plans and bbs variance no. mi-2025-007842. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- General permit Mar 2026Issued
Shelter platform permit- erection of sidewalk shelter platform 26 l.f. on chestnut st. with the deck at 300 p.s.i. each as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. *sr-2026-032385*
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and public entertainment venues; public, civic, and institutional - community center
- General permit Jun 2025Expired
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in the application / plans. separate electrical permits are required.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
To install one static illuminated flat wall sign on an existing structure accessory to a previously approved takeout restaurant on the first floor.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace domestic water backflow preventer
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Temporary construction panel 200a 240v temporary construction string lights (4) temporary gfci outlets for construction gm-2025-000435- parent permit
- General permit minor Jan 2025Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. an asbestos abatement shall be performed prior to the start of work. a copy of the asbestos report shall be provided to district field inspector upon his/her request.
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
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 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
1,350 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 4 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
2,300 ft
National Constitution Center HS (2,300 ft), Independence CS (3,000 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,000 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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