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File No. 221-CHESTNUT-ST

221 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
Old City
Records on file
2
First filed Dec 11, 2025Last activity Jul 27, 2026

On the record

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Jul 27, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit type. No work to exterior of building, windows, or exterior doors on this permit.

  2. Recorded Dec 11, 2025

    $2.13M

    Sold to 221 CHESTNUT LLC

    from CAST IRON REAL ESTATE LLC

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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 July 27, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.