2008 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2008 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 55 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2008 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- exterior storm and sanitary plumbing for new construction in accordance with ez permit standard for plumbing. - exterior 4" water distribution for new construction in accordance with ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Alterations to existing mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic for piping located in commercial spaces. 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
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2026Completed
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system on 2nd floor for a multi-family dwelling serviced by an existing four (4) inch fire service line with 4" ames colt 200 backflow preventer assembly. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances and equipment per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
New construction of a fourteen (14) story high rise building with residential balconies and common amenity roof deck for use as a shell commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and one hundred twenty-one (121) dwelling units as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. see permit sp-2025-001577 for associated excavation work. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Site / utility permit Apr 2026Issued
Excavation work associated with a high rise new construction building (see permit cp-2025-005310) to include sheeting and shoring with associated raker installation as per approved plans. *2018 ibc review*
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Install service & 4 gang meter bank, install 125a mcb panels in residential tenant's locations(**see revised drawings for compliance w/ 230.92)wire and install approximately 80 recessed lights .wire and install approximately 80 recessed lights install approximately 70 electrical outlets wire and install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors run low voltage coaxial and cat5 cabling throughout the unit for entertainment install 240v outlets for dryers .install fire alarm. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72. noted : washer gfci recept is to be readily accessible per 210.8
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-002529 add coverage on the existing system for nfpa 13r system to be provided at 2nd floor r-2 occupancy only
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For the initial fitout of the 2nd floor for use as multi-family household living (three(3) dwelling units). nfpa 13r system to be provided at 2nd floor r-2 occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans and historical approval. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 11/13/2025: amend original permit with new window and new interior layout amendment 4/17/2026 to the front and rear window configuration.
- Demolition permit Aug 2023Completed
For the complete demolition of the existing four (4) story semi-detached structure and metal canopy structures. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools and with mechanical demolition equipment at the locations shown on the approved plans. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. ** asbestos abatement required** * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within eight (8) feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * newly exposed walls to be treated * foundations and slab to be removed in accordance with b-3303.12 and site backfilled in accordance with b-3303.4.1 of the philadelphia building code. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Amend there are 2 laterals here, 1 on chestnut & 1 in the rear on ionic st. doing both seal lateral for demo according to the 2018 ppc.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
K And T Rail To Trail and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 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
Suburban Station 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
250 ft
Freire CS (250 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,050 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,550 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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