5218 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5218 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 4 not closed, and 49 violations, 4 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 5218 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
For the installation of one (1) commercial kitchen exhaust hood system with two (2) exhaust fans and and one (1) make up air fan as per plans. separate permit required for fire suppression system.
- Suppression permit May 2019Completed
Ez standars kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
For a complete change of occupancy classification to create restaurant space within exist. one (1) story above grade plane, w. storage basement, building & for level iii alterations to include erection of partition walls for toilet room, dining, & kitchen spaces; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit required exterior wall signs & for any mechanical, electrical, & plumbing work. as built conditions from ap#587634.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2019Expired
Install a bryant 70k btu 82% afue gas boiler with all materials for a complete installation. remove old equipment. (cmx-4)
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for (ledgering of new joists, construction of wall to support veneer ceiling, installation of horizontal bracing at rear, as per engineer's report and plans) to resolve case #562001. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #562001.
- Administrative permit Jun 2018Completed
For the issuance of a certifcate of occupancy for a day care facility on the first and second floor of an existing building. a maximum of 10 children permitted on the second floor level to meet exception 1 of section 1022.1 of the 2009 ibc. separate permits required for all other work. compliance with philadelphia fire code and property maintenance code prior to occupancy.
- Alteration permit May 2017Expired
Repaires to building to comply unsafe vilation per submitted engineer report *permit received from downstairs 5/15/17*
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
For a vacant commercial - front (a use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and one family dwelling units (rear) on first floor and two family dwelling on second floor (total 3 family dwelling units) in an existing structure. no change in area or height.
- Use permit Feb 2016Completed
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- Alteration permit Nov 2015Expired
For a complete change of occupancy classification to create restaurant space within exist. one (1) story above grade plane, w. storage basement, building & for level iii alterations to include erection of partition walls for toilet room, dining, & kitchen spaces; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit required exterior wall signs & for any mechanical, electrical, & plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Completed
New cctv system per 2008 nec (restaurant)west district
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
2.2 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,800 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,800 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,800 ft), The Workshop School (2,350 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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