2201 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2201 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 9 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 2201 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 50 gal gas water heater.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Expired
Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Expired
Replace incoming 3 inch water service from sidewalk into bldg. ppc 2018
- Administrative permit Nov 2019Expired
Amendment to a/p# 726899--eliminated retail on 1st floor and reallocated space. reconfigured storage on mezzanine. modified interior unit layouts based on buyer requests. eliminated door for retail from storefront ***original a/p amendment permit# 966961 ***
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the elimination of retail space at first floor in the same building with existing four(4) dwelling units from second floor through sixth floors. no sign on this application.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2019Completed
For the installation of new hvac vrf system, ductwork and air outlets to the 1st up to 5th floors including first floor mezzanine and roof. 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 required for all other work. **imc 2018**
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
Co - unit 3
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Running new curb trap with 6" cast iron going into property,1-2"domestic water line-pa1#20191922333-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install drainage piping & domestic water piping of all fixtures the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
800 amp service & wire for four condo units and shell work emergency lights for one retail space on first floor,fire pump& related equipment as per 2008 nec (cc dist) fire alarm system as per nfpa 72 building permit#'s 808555,792319.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2019Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with 4" wilkins 350 backflow prevention assembly, ul listed aurora fire pump complying with nfpa 20 and two (2) class i standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Administrative permit May 2019Expired
Amendment to existing permit#726899 for reconfiguration of the mezzanine layout including adding fire pump room as per plans.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Red Cross Annex Bldg, 12 S 23rd St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,200 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
First Unitarian Church 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
200 ft
Greenfield Albert M Sch (200 ft), Freire CS (750 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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