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File No. 237-CHESTNUT-ST

237 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
Old City
Records on file
1
First filed Aug 14, 2026Last activity Aug 14, 2026

On the record

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

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial café tenant space. Install lighting fixtures, lighting controls, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Install branch circuits to supply power to receptacle outlets, appliances, and HVAC equipment, including all associated wiring, All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. · contractor: Katzin Electrical Group 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 August 14, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.