1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1211 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 1211 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Install 5 single poles, install 5 gfi's and install 5 double gang receptacles. medical office exam rms are to be wired in pipe& conduit per :517.13(a).all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Install 5 lavatory sink
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Completed
For a level ii interior alterations to an existing tenant space on thed 2nd floor level of an exisying structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, and accessibility improvements throughout. building to be is fully sprinklered. **all work to be done per approved plans. **if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.** separate permits to be obtained for all other work.**
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 2400volt peco-approved 5kv service disconnect and two (2) 2400v to 240v dry transformers; replace line/load wiring to accommodate new gear; and tie-in to existing secondary distribution from transformers, . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- General permit Sep 2023Expired
For the installation of a platform shelter within the public row. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ** see cp-2023-004827 for related facade restoration work. ** seperate permits required by the streets department for all work in the public right of way.
- General permit minor May 2023Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- 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. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. *for the possible presence of asbestos and required abatement, shall be performed prior to the start of work.*
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Fishing wiring for elevators as per plans as per 2017 nec no building alterations being installed
- General permit minor Feb 2022Completed
- partially remove top roof with insulation and dispose. - partially remove existing roof from all vertical walls, roof penetrations and dispose. - supply and install 1.5¿ insulation, fasten into plywood deck. - supply and stall new tpo scupper boxes. - supply and install 60 mil gaf tpo mechanically attached system. - adhere new tpo to all vertical walls.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Expired
Relocate 3 automatic sprinkler heads in electrical closets on 5th, 6th, and 7th floor electrical closets
- General permit Jun 2021Completed
For the installation of one (1) flat wall sign with static illumination (size and location as shown on plans). signs accessory to a retail sales of consumer goods of medical marijuana dispensary. separate permit required for electric.
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of one (1) flat wall sign with static illumination (size and location as shown on plans)
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Reuse existing fire alarm devices and provide new devices as required for new office layout. the existing fire alarm panel and monitoring company will remain. fire alarm will remain active during construction as per 2016 nfpa 72. amendment: i would like to change the inspection agency on the permit. if possible i would like to replace united inspections agency with a-1 electric - tnt electrical. i believe the expediter couldn't find a-1 electric because they were not listed correctly on the eclipse website. now that a1 electric and tnt electric has been straightened out i would like to use them. this way i can have both inspections donev the same day. the project is nearing the end and i will be needing a final inspection soon. a-1 electric has already reached out to shane mcnulty abut this matter. i am just following up. please let me know if there is anything i can to help. thank you for your time and help. matt disantis disantisenterprises@yahoo.com 215-380-027
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
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 (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 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
1,450 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
2,350 ft
National Constitution Center HS (2,350 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (3,000 ft), Independence CS (3,100 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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