3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3615 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 6 not closed, and 17 violations, 9 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 3615 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Connect (7) new signs to existing sign circuits. no new wiring or building permit required. general permit #gp-2025-005208
- General permit Apr 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) single-faced non-illuminated freestanding accessory sign, four (4) single-faced non-illuminated freestanding directional signs, and one (1) non-illuminated accessory wall sign as per approved plans. see zp-2026-002181 for zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Completed
For the erection on (1) freestanding non-illuminated monument sign, (4) freestanding directionals sign, and (1) wall directionals sign. size and location per plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Vacant
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace storm and sanitary ct, fai & md from the curb in
- General permit Jul 2025Completed
For the installation of four (4) statically illuminated building identification signs, three (3) flat wall signs with static illumination, one (1) double faced projecting sign and one (1) canopy sign with static illumination per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
For replacement/modifications to existing fire sprinkler system per approved plans, hydraulic calculaitons and nfpa 13.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install additional fire alarm devices on the exisitng fire alarm system. replace the existing fire alarm devices one for one on the existing fire alarm system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install (8) new panelboards, (2) transformers, (2) safety switches, (3) new breakers, 175 receptacles, connectrac cable systems, (76) new lights and accompanying controls, disconnecting and reconnecting (25) fan coil units, selected demolition of existing lights, receptacles . all workmis to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **separate fire alarm permit req'd**
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install 132 receptacles with 75 homeruns, 117 lights and associated controls . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **no fire alarm on this permit**
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Combined automatic sprinkler & class i manual wet standpipe systems with two six (6) inch fire service lines & backflow prevention (bfp) assemblies to serve previously approved multi-family dwelling. automatic sprinkler system & standpipe systme installation per nfpa 13/14. the fire pumps to be installed per nfpa 20.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
New fixtures with piping 5 sinks & piping work performed per 2018 ppc
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gen Svcs Bldg, 3330 Market St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department 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
250 ft
St. Anthony Hall 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
950 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (950 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (950 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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