601 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 601 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, all closed, and 5 violations.
- 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 601 Chestnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2024-003298
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing business occupancy. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, and provide finishes/furnishings. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit Feb 2024Completed
Removal of all existing signage and installation of four (4) non-illuminated flat wall signs as per approved plans and phc/art commission approvals. *2018 ibc review*
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Completed
For the removal of all existing sign and installation of four (4) flat wall sign. size and location as per approved plan and art commission approval
- Suppression permit May 2018Completed
Installation of a new ames colt 200 4" backflow prevention assembly within an existing bank building as per approved plans. work must be performed by a philadelphia licensed fire suppression contractor.
- Use permit Dec 2016Completed
For the non-accessory parking garage with two-hundred and eleven ( 211) parking spaces including with eighteen(18) standard spaces and one(1) hundred and ninety-three(193) tandem parking type ( mechanical access parking spaces ) at cellar in the same building existing offices, retail /commercial spaces , personal services, message therapy performed by a licensed, physical theropist and perscribed by a licensed doctor, food, beverages and groceries , banquet hall and with all other uses as previously approved. size and location as shown in the application.
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Completed
Replacing and adding new exterior lighting fixtures to bank branch atm and parking area per 2008 nec (bank)cc district
- Demolition permit Jul 2014Completed
Tank closure in place: remove any petroleum product/water. conduct a confirmatory soil sampling of surrounding soil. contigency plan in place in the case contaminated soils discovered. fill in place with sand or flowable fill concrete mixture. all work completed in accordance with padep ust removal guidelines. epa certification & closure report to be submitted to inspector.
- Sign permit Mar 2011Completed
Erection of 1 projecting awning sign for bank
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2011Completed
Reface new sign, replace wall sign, new wall sign
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Five Star Parking, 727-35 Chestnut St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Rohm and Haas Corporate Headquarters and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
500 ft
National Constitution Center HS (500 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,050 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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