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File No. 140-CHESTNUT-ST

140 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
Old City
Records on file
8
First filed Jul 22, 2026Last activity Oct 8, 2026

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

6 violations on file

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    FIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN

    FIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Oct 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install a complete fire alarm system for a mixed-use building, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules, wiring and connections. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. · contractor: B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates)

  2. Sep 23, 2026 · license

    License — Chestnut Pies DBA Little Susie's Coffee and Pie

    Food Preparing and Serving

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Sources: Phila. Dept. of Records (deeds), L&I (permits, licenses & violations), Dept. of Revenue (tax delinquencies). Data reflects the public record as of our last weekly ingest; last activity on file October 8, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.