1626 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1626 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 1626 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Curb trap, fai - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace cracked 6-inch wye and portion of 6" main drain.
- General permit Mar 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and five (5) non-illuminated wall signs. 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, including all electrical work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Replace section of 6" cast iron main drain at foundation wall from sidewalk.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and five (5) non-illuminated wall signs. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Expired
Curb trap, fai, and main drains
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
For the erection of an addition and roof deck addition above the eight floor level. size and locations per plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2021Expired
Interior demolition of the non load bearing partitions, ceiling finishes and flooring materials.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2021Expired
Relocate 472 heads total 3rd floor 68 4th floor-68 5th floor-78 6th floor-78 7th floor-78 8th floor-78 9th floor-24 -see cp-00077
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Cancelled
Level iii interior demolition of third through ninth floors of an existing high-rise building as per approved plans. separate permit required for interior fit-out work. *2018 iebc review*
- General permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of six (6) statically illuminated wall signs. separate permits required for electrical work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the removal of six existing wall signs and for the erection of six (6) wall signs (including one (1) with static illumination). size and location as shown in plans.
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: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 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
3,200 ft
National Publishing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Solomon House. 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
1,750 ft
Freire CS (1,750 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,900 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,000 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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