1316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1316 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 1316 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install lighting, receptacles, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the demolition of a one-story building (bin #1519745) with one existing building to remain (bin #1508414) and for the erection of a three-story attached structure for continued use as religious assembly. size and location as shown on the application/plan. amendment #1 amend to include sheet z01 as part of the permit document set.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Issued
Phase ii construction work: for level ii interior alterations at the second floor for the use of assembly (a2) occupancy (sit- down restaurant/ night club) in an existing building. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits are required for all other work. see cp-2023-000223 for the phase i construction work at the basement and first floor.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 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 wet chemical kitchen fire suppression for a 16'-0" hood.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install all electrical wiring to include all lighting ,receptacles,equipment hook-ups,panels,,fire alarm and low voltage . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. **future electrical permits are req'd for the next phase on 2nd fl**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
For installation of the hvac system to serve the sit-down restaurant as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
For the installation of one (1) 16'-0" commercial kitchen exhaust hood with a side wall exhaust fan and a make up air fan with supply/exhaust duct work for kitchen. all work shall be done per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. separate permit required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
To install the plumbing system for the basement and ground floor, complete with piping, fixtures, sanitary stacks and vent through the roof. includes horizontal sanitary and stub ups for future work on the 2nd floor. fixtures include 6 water closets, 7 lavatories, 1 sewage ejector pump, 2 floor drains, 8 floor sinks, 1 water heater, 7 sinks and 3 mop sinks.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2024Completed
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 approximately 25 sprinkler heads to suit new commercial space layout.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Completed
For the erection of an addition above existing two story structure, change of occupancy, and level iii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. amendment 12/19/23 to revise scope of work: for level iii alterations to level iii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Completed
For the erection of one-story addition (3rd floor) above the existing (a portion of) second floor as part of an attached structure and erection of accessory roof deck (for nonresidential use) above the second floor with roof access structures. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Issued
Assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and private clubs
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Psfs Bldg, 20-26 S 12th St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 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
1,850 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Land Title Building 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
2,700 ft
Independence CS (2,700 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,750 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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