5115 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5115 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 21 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 5115 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Replace 2 gang meter socket
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
Permit to legalize & repair addition at the front and rear, roof deck & pilot house of an existing attached single-family residential building. scope of work limited to repair of exterior walls, joists and roof to resolve case cf-2025-038462. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2025-038462. ** special inspections required **
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
4-gang meter bank install on exterior wall. -install 4 gang 400 amp meter bank. -install disconnects. -install underground peco box -install conduit from underground se box to meter bank. -install 350 kcm awg or parallel 2/0 feeders. -install sub feeder cable from meter bank to sub panels. -install grounding electrodes from meter bank. -install surge protector devices in subpanels.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the partial demoltion and for the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Completed
For additions to an existing structure. size and locations as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Supply & install (1) 1” domestic water lines main to bldg.. supply (1) 1” water meter (installed by pwd) supply and install (2) water boxes at curb supply and install (1) 6” storm sewer main to building supply and install (1) 5” sanitary line from wye in street to building supply and install (1) 6” curb trap supply and install (1) 5” curb trap supply and install (2) fresh air inlets at curb traps
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, grilles/registers/diffusers, bathroom exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a three (3) story five-family dwelling. all work to be done as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Install 5 water closets, 5 lavatories, 5 shower/tubs, 5 kitchen sinks, 6 floor dains, 1 washing machine box, 1 ejector sump pump, 6 hot water heaters, 5 area drains and 1 backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2024Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13r with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans. amendment#1 to relocate location of fire service line and fdc.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2024-001755 install new 2" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13r supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13r supply and install new 2" city-approved backflow preventer supply and install new fire department connection supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install 400 amp service & wire building as per submitted plans and 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2024Completed
For level iii interior alterations and exterior alterations (new stair to basement) with a complete change in occupancy to five (5) dwelling units (group r-2). building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 1 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
1,200 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,200 ft), The Workshop School (1,900 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,050 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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