1802 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1802 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 29 violations, 1 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 1802 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. 1 open violation.
- General permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. 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.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit Apr 2022Completed
For the erection of two (2) internally illuminated flat wall signs as per approved plans. size and location as shown on plans. sign accessory to an existing take-out restaurant space. **separate permit required for electric**
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Completed
For the erection of two (2) internally illuminated flat wall signs as per approved plans. size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Running 58 homeruns cable cat6 for data and p.o.s locations as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp 3 phase service, (2) 200 amp 3 phase panels. install new lighting on the first floor, refeed the existing basement lighting to the new panel. install switches , lighting controls, receptacles. provide power for the mechanical, hvac and kitchen equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work. **
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2021-004472
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Completed
For prescriptive alterations (w/o a change of occupancy classification) to fit-out a new group b tenant (take-out restaurant w/<50 patrons) within the partial basement and first floor of an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; mep work on sub-permits; kitchen hood installation included with mechanical work; building is currently not sprinklered; no signs on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
For a partial change in occupancy and level ii interior alterations per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
For a partial change in occupancy and level ii interior alterations per approved 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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 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
2,600 ft
National Publishing Co 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
200 ft
Bair, Oliver, H., Funeral Home and 2 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
1,150 ft
Freire CS (1,150 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,600 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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