4226 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4226 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 4 not closed, and 36 violations, 2 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 4226 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Demolition permit Jan 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-111951. for the complete demolition of o property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. addl' specs: replace front sidewalk. install fencing in rear c/w 4234 chestnut. remove all vegetation in the rear. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Repair 3/4" water service
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Within below grade parking garage of existing attached structure.
- General permit minor Feb 2022Completed
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.
- General permit minor Apr 2021Completed
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.
- Administrative permit Jun 2019Expired
No work on this permit. certificate of occupancy for use as a three (3) family dwelling.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2019Completed
Install (1) appliance in garage. (mixed-use)
- Use permit Feb 2019Completed
For use as multi-family household living (3 units)
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install new 2000amp 3 phase service 47 sub panels, 125amps per unit, 200amp meter for elevator, 2-225amp panels for house panels, new wire & devices ele heaters, ele water heaters,switches, recepts, lights,smoke detectors as per 2008 nec (west district) install fire alarm, pulls, strobes, horn/strobes mini horns as per nfpa72
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install (47) heat pumps with ductwork. (mixed-use)
- Administrative permit Sep 2018Completed
Amend permit number 793157 to revise bathroom, mechanical room layout, revise unit numbers and add details.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
550 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (550 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,050 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (2,550 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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