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File No. 3501-CHESTNUT-ST

3501 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
University City
Records on file
7
First filed Aug 29, 2025Last activity Apr 10, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

  • Violation Jan 14, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

The docket

6 entries

  1. Issued Apr 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 4 Heads · contractor: INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY

  2. Feb 6, 2026 · license

    License — Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

    Hazardous Materials

  3. Issued Nov 21, 2025

    Permit issued — Sign

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING BANNERS WITH ONE (1) BANNER TO BE REPLACED AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) PROJECTING SIGN, ONE (1) ILLUMINATED RACEWAY MOUNTED SIGN, NINE (9) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, AND SIX (6) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS FOR A TOTAL OF SEVENTEEN (17) ACCESSORY SIGNS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  4. Issued Sep 5, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Repair on 4" water service · contractor: Ryan Hughes

  5. Issued Sep 2, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    MI-2025-006199 - Approved 10/30/2025 - Install epoxy lining from the roof to the 7th floor Provisos - The Board grants this variance with the understanding from Appellant's testimony that re-inspections will occur every five years. · contractor: E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC.

  6. Issued Aug 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install new light fixtures and new power devices as shown on electrical drawings and as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm devices as shown on fire alarm drawings and as per 2016 NFPA 72. · contractor: CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I

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We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

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 April 10, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.