223 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 223 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 223 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. 8 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Personal services
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
- for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. alteration/repair is strictly prohibited with this permit type. no work to exterior of building, windows, or exterior doors on this permit.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the installation of (1) accessory non-illuminated flat wall sign.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
To replace a portion of welded grease exhaust duct associated with existing type i kitchen exhaust hood per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. rear window replacement. no work to front of building on strawberry st.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2024-002932
- Commercial building permit Apr 2025Completed
For exterior alterations (new fire escape) and level ii interior alterations with a complete change in use & occupancy classification to group r-1 (three (3) visitors accommodations units). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc performance compliance method and phc approval. existing building is fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- General permit minor Jul 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** restoration of 3 existing front facade windows as per philadelphia historic approval. restoration of 3 existing front facade windows
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
For alterations to an existing automatic sprinkler system to remove one (1) four (4) inch hersey backflow preventer and replace with one (1) four (4) inch ames deringer 20 backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved documents and in accordance with nfpa 13. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Installation of (3) 200a per position meter sockets and (3) 200a panels in apartments 1 and 2 and in commercial space. existing house meter to remain. new hvac units power. complete re-wire of 2 duplex dwelling units with the following:8 smoke alarms & 2 carbon monoxide/ smoke alarms 14 gfci 60 duplex receptacle and 6 240v receptacle outlets general lighting first floor commercial area: provide (6) 120 volt duplex receptacles provide (4) down light with (2) switch controls. provide (2) smoke/co detectors emergency lighting with remote control as per approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
New plumbing throughout floors 1-5. cellar & exterior work is existing.
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
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd 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
2,000 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia 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
450 ft
United States Custom 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
700 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (700 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,150 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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