5839 Chestnut St

On the record

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

1. 005
   Issued Jun 28, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

   FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. · contractor: Benito Contreras

2. 004
   Issued May 21, 2026

   Permit issued — Change of Use

   Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

3. 003
   Issued Mar 31, 2026

   Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

   MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-125662 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPLACEMENT OF PORCH ROOF JOIST AND ROOF AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. · contractor: Benito Contreras

4. 002
   Issued Sep 30, 2025

   Permit issued — City Demolition

   Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-072470. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5837 Chestnut. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 5837 Chestnut. 6' chain link fence with gate across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed · contractor: Raymond Smith

5. 001
   Issued Sep 30, 2025

   Permit issued — Alterations

   For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh · contractor: DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC

Nearby on the record

Other addresses in 19139 with recent activity on the public record.

• 5012 Chancellor St
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• 5022 Market St
• 4700 Chestnut St
• 233 S 49th St

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