4902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4902 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 10 not closed, and 48 violations, 16 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 4902 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Amendment ready for issue
For the erection of additions above an existing attached structure including a roof deck. for use as five (5) dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep & fp work. amendment#1 to remove underpinning from scope.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Cancelled
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replace 2" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Install 11 water closets, 11 lavatories, 11 shower/tubs, 11 kitchen sinks, 3 hot water heaters, 1 floor drain, 4 backwater valves, 1 backflow preventer, 3 storm drains and 2 area drains according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
For the erection of additions above an existing attached structure including a roof deck. sizes and locations as shown on application/plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
For a new mechanical system installation to accommodate an existing structure. work to be peformed per approved plans. ** if field conditions vary, contact design egineer prior to start of work**separate permits required for any other work**
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system for a multi-family (11 units) dwelling serviced by a four (4) inch fire service line with a 4 inch ames colt 200 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install new 600 amp electrical service and wire throughout an existing building for an 11-unit residential as per 2017 nec. install new fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2023Completed
For level iii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans for use as multi-family household living (eleven dwelling units). building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression. *amend 1/16/24; revise floor framing and floor/ceiling assemblies per amended construction documents*
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
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
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: U Haul Ctr Chestnut Street, 4857 Chestnut St (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
300 ft
West Philadelphia HS (300 ft), The Workshop School (900 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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