1516 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1516 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 1516 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
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
Ez standard 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. install 8 gallon captive aire fire suppression system per ul 300 *mp-2026-004509* for kitchen hood
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2026-000993 for the installation of registers and diffusers with associated ductwork. 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. *no appliances on this permit.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 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 28 sprinkler heads
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2026-002925 for the installation of hvac appliances, grds, and associated ductwork and fuel gas piping and for the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen hood connected to existing exhaust ductwork, fan, and makeup air system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2026-002925 install lighting, lighting switches and controls, receptacles, and tele/data wiring as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2026-002925 alterations to restaurant. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension. 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
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2026-000993 all piping must be metallic and installed to the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code section 919
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2026-000993 install interior electrical wiring for a commercial virtual reality play space. work includes installation of branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, and associated wiring devices required to serve the space and vr equipment. furnish and install a fire alarm system, including wiring, initiating devices, notification appliances, terminations, and testing. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations with a change in tenant without a change in existing group a-2 sit-down restaurant use and occupancy classification at the 1st floor. existing building is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. **no accessory signs this permit.**
- General permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory wall sign and refacement of one (1) awning. size and location as shown in plans. **separate permits required for all electrical work.**
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and the documentation of the reskinning of one awning. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For level ii alterations & change of occupancy to an existing tenant space for use as a assembly (a-3) occupancy, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1600 Arch St Bldg, 1600 Arch St (1,450 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
K And T Rail To Trail and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 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
150 ft
Center City West Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) 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
2,150 ft
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,150 ft), Independence CS (2,300 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,300 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
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