4000 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4000 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 19 not closed, and 28 violations, 6 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 4000 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached eight (8) story structure with a roof deck (residential use only) accessed by a roof deck access structure and an elevator overun; for use as a multi-family (thirty-three (33) dwelling unit), including seven (7) affordable dwelling units. with eleven (11) 1a class bicycle spaces in an accessible route. size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replace 1.5" backflow device.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the relocation of the lot line to consolidate two (2) zoning lots (premises “a”: 4006 chestnut st) and (premises “b”: 4008 chestnut st) into a single lot (premises “c”), size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Expired
5" lateral seal for a demolition
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Issued
Lateral seal
- Demolition permit Aug 2024Expired
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and mechanical methods (see plans for the demolition sequence). protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. amendment 3/11/25 to change contractor.
- Demolition permit Mar 2024Expired
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Lateral seal
- General permit minor Nov 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Complete demolition of all structures
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Seal lateral for demo
- General permit minor Jun 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Good Humor Corp and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,100 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,100 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,800 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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