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File No. 305-CHESTNUT-ST

305 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
Old City
Records on file
4
First filed Sep 18, 2025Last activity Oct 9, 2026

On the record

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

2 violations on file

  • Violation Aug 3, 2026OPEN

    FACADES

  • Violation Jul 7, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing · contractor: HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC

  2. Issued Sep 18, 2025

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Work is just for the "Ullyot Center Building" (eastern-most building of 305 Chestnut St on Chestnut St side) and is a non-contributing building in the Old City Historic District. Confirmed via email wit

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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 9, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.