1422 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1422 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 1422 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Install 3" backflow preventer.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- General permit Mar 2024Expired
Shelter platform permit- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. see philadelphia historic approval.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork for a multi-family dwelling. 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 to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
All new electrical wiring, switches, outlets, lighting, and appliance connections, etc., as per 2017 nec and as shown in plans. existing 2 phase 5 wire system service. using existing emergency generator system. all new fire alarm installation as per 2016 nfpa 72 and as shown in plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2023-006459 all new electrical wiring, switches, outlets, lighting, and appliance connections, etc as required by nec 2017 and as shown in plans. existing 2 phase 5 wire system service. using existing emergency generator system. all new fire alarm installation as required by nfpa 72-70 and as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Rough in sanitary piping for apartments, rough in domestic hot and cold water for apartments, install plumbing fixtures; other equipment = install (61) washing machine boxes. bfp watts lf 909 3"
- Fire suppression permit May 2023Completed
To install new fire sprinklers heads to extend the existing system of 6" fire service in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout the existing building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Expired
Rough-in permit for pp-2023-005225
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For alterations to an existing structure (on floors sb-12, limited work on floors sb, b, 1, 1 mezzanine) to include new interior partitions, rated shaft enclosure installations, rated floor/ceiling assemblies, and wall/floor/ceiling finishing. (iebc 2018, performance compliance method), for a multi-family household living of 61 dwelling units **separate permits to be required for any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression system installations. ** with standby & emergency power per ibc 403.4.8. ?philadelphia historical commission approves with the condition that all work in scope is interior only. no work to the exterior. no work on windows or exterior doors.** *asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of work* amendment approved as of 03/13/2024: to revise column fire protection for steel columns to ul assembly bxuv.x641 per approved plans. amendment approved as of 05/21/2024: for the change in floor layout for a total of 63 dwelling units within the building per amended plans.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Expired
For the interior demolition of non-bearing walls throughout to include the removal of carpet and vinyl tile, dropped ceilings and flat slab doors as per plans. no structural work on this permit. all work to be done per approved plans. ** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2018**existing building fully sprinklered** separate permits required for all other work** per ibc 403.4.8 - standby & emergency power. historical commission approves with the condition that this is interior work only. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit.
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
3.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Psfs Bldg, 20-26 S 12th St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
2,600 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
100 ft
American Baptist Publication Society and 4 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
2,300 ft
Independence CS (2,300 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,350 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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