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705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

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Does 705 Chestnut Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 42 violations, 8 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 705 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

14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.

  1. Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued

    **level 2 alterations, addition & change of occupancy** for the erection of an addition above an existing comemercial structure for use as an apartment with three (3) dwelling units (r-2 occupancy) above an existing sit down restaurant (a-2). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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. *building to be fully sprinlered in accordance with nfpa 13* no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit *

  2. General permit Aug 2024Completed

    For the erection of one (1) accessory non-illuminated awning sign. size and location as per plans and art commission approval. size and location as shown on the plan. sign accessory to previously approved sit-down restaurant.

  3. Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed

    For the erection of one (1) accessory non-illuminated awning sign. size and location as shown on plans.

  4. Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued

    Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant

  5. Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed

    For the alterations / repair, maintenance and paint for the existing fire escapes to an existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.

  6. Commercial building permit Jun 2024Expired

    For a change of occupancy at the 3rd floor to r-2 to increase dwelling unit total to seven (7) and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes, as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work.

  7. Commercial building permit Mar 2024Expired

    For interior alteration to the existing restaurant on the ground floor as per approved plans. building is sprinklered. separate permits required for mep work.

  8. Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed

    Replace 1-1/2" backflow device.

  9. Commercial building permit Aug 2023Expired

    For level ii alterations at basement level of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.

  10. Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued

    Residential - household living - multi-family

  11. Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued

    Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family

  12. Zoning permit May 2022Issued

    For the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure (without any change to existing building footprint), size and location as shown on plan/application. **(5/13//25) -extend he permit for a period of one year per section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code. a building permit must be obtained by 4/27/26.

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

2.4 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: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert 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

Toxic release facility

1,000 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

Franklin Institute 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

250 ft

National Constitution Center HS (250 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,500 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

7.1 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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