5231 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5231 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 58 violations, 3 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 5231 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Use permit Dec 2014Completed
Household living - (3) three family dwelling above vacant commercial space, use permit require prior to occupying commercial space.
- Electrical permit Feb 2011Completed
Install (3) 250 mcm cu, 5 gang meter sockets, (4) 60 amp disconnects, (1) 100 amp disconnect and grounding as per 2008 nec (west dist)
- Alteration permit Apr 2010Completed
Permit to remove and rebuild upper part of facade (approximately 40 inches) of brick parapet. notify district inspector upon brick removal, for inspection purposes. contractor must provide engineering report and sealed plans prior to reinstallation of bricks, if deemed necessary by district inspector. failure to comply with the above will result in a stop work order issued by department.
- Electrical permit Jan 2009Completed
Replace (28) overhead fixtures, (12) ceiling fans, (20) switches, (20) outlets, as per 2005 nec, no addition wiring, (west dist)
- Electrical permit Oct 2008Completed
Install 120v smoke detectors, 2 switches, 3 outlets and 2 fixtures with in a single family dwelling as per 2005 nec (west district)
- Suppression permit May 2007Completed
Install new sprinkler system
- Alteration permit Jan 2007Completed
Erect 6' fence and an 8' fence within a public parking lot.
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 (1,500 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
1,850 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,850 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,950 ft), The Workshop School (2,500 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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