Commercial property report

1519-21 Chestnut St

1 story · 7,172 sqft · CMX5 · built 1965

Store · Individual owner on record · assessed $3.0M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $3.3M. On the 1500 block of Chestnut St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$41,921/year

2026 taxable assessment $2,994,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $3,300,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 882329000
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

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The property record, over time

Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $3,300,000; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$2.5M$5.0M$3.3M200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitSign
  2. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- BLIGHTED CONDITION
  10. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  11. L&I violationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL
  12. PermitSign
  13. PermitZoning/use
  14. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  15. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  16. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitSign
  19. PermitAdministrative
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitZoning
  22. PermitZoning/use
  23. PermitSuppression
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. PermitMechanical
  26. L&I violationVUPD-EXT-GRAFFITI
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  29. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  30. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  31. PermitSign
Commercial propertyProperty report

This is a store, recorded under the city's commercial category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.

What it is
Store
Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $3.0M
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$460
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$2,994,800
2026 OPA · 2027: $3,300,000
Interior area
7,172 sqft
Lot size
7,392 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1965
Zoning
CMX5

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Browse 41 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2023-005150 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) FLAT WALL SIGNS WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION SIGNS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  2. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2023-002831 · Completed

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE (3) EXISTING WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) FLAT WALL SIGNS WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION AND TWO (2) WINDOW SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-004794 · Completed

    Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-010265 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-010264

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-010264 · Violation VI-2023-015148 · SVN ISSUED

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-010265 · Violation VI-2023-007982 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-010265 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-010539 · Completed

    Alterations to existing electrical system. Install Wiremold 2000 Plugmold color grey, in area as shown on drawing. Install couplings between to connect circuiting between sections of Plugmold, . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. ** NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT**

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-005361 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-005504 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE WALL PANELS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-039383 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-039383 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  14. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- BLIGHTED CONDITION

    Case CF-2020-039383 · Violation VI-2020-020239 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 647159 · Violation 4815887 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL

    Case 647159 · Violation 4815888 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. PermitSign

    Permit 754046 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS, ILLUMINATED READING "HOUSE OF HOOPS BY FOOT LOCKER" 3'-2" X 28.5 SF NON FLASHING ON EXISTING MARQUEE

  18. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 754044 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS, ILLUMINATED READING "HOUSE OF HOOPS BY FOOT LOCKER" 3'-2" X 28.5 SF

  19. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 723938 · Inactive

    FOOT LOCKER RETAIL,INC #8623 · Expires 2017-12-20 · Inactive 2018-02-18

  20. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 697915 · Violation 4054535 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 697915 · Violation 4054534 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 710726 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE AND INSTALL 12 CAT6 PLENUM CABLES @ 75' AVERAGE. ALL CABLING WILL BE INSTALLED IN J-HOOKS, ALL PENETRATIONS WILL BE FIRE STOPPED AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  23. PermitSign

    Permit 697915 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL TWO (2) SETS OF CHANNEL LETTERS SIGNS AS PER PLANS.

  24. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 708221 · COMPLETED

    AMEND MECHANICAL PERMIT #666873 AS PER ENCLOSED LETTER AND REVISED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK.

  25. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 706095 · COMPLETED

    AMEND BUILDING PERMIT #663854 AS PER ENCLOSED LETTER AND REVISED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK.

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 702969 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1-FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL, 1-ANNUNICATOR, 2-PULL STATION, 20-SMOKE DETECTORS & 1HORNS/STROBES AS PER NFPA 72 INSTALL 1-BURGLAR ALARM PANEL, 1-KEYPAD, 5-DOOR CONTACTS, 4-MOTION DETECTORS & 2-GLASS BREAKER DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  27. PermitElectrical

    Permit 684251 · COMPLETED

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING FIXTURES AND RECEPTACLES INCLUDING PANELS ON AN EXISTING 400AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 701883 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR 15 CAMERA,2 MONITORS AND 1 MAIN STATION PER 2008 NEC (RETAIL)CC DISTRICT

  29. PermitElectrical

    Permit 700560 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLED 8 SPEAKERS,1 AMP TUNER AND 1 MUSIC PLAYER (COMMERCIAL)CC DISTRICT

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 696588 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL LAVATORY IN RESTROOM FOR ADA COMPLIANCE. INSTALL NEW HI/LO DRINKING FOUNTAIN NEXT TO EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTAIN LOCATION

  31. PermitZoning

    Permit 677341 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF MEZZANINE AS PART OF RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPARELS AND ACCESSORIES IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). ***REFER PLANS TO A/P # 665289***

  32. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 665289 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REMOVAL ALL EXISTING SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON AN EXISTING MARQUEE AND FOUR (4) ACCESSORY WINDOW SIGNS (THE TOTAL AREA OF WINDOW SIGNS PER FLOOR SHALL NOT EXCEED 20% OF THE TOTAL TRANSPARENT GLAZED AREA OF ALL WINDOWS AND TRANSPARENT GLASS DOORS ON THAT FLOOR) ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPARELS AND ACCESSORIES IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  33. PermitSuppression

    Permit 688076 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 50 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS (COMMERCIAL)

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 663854 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. INTERIOR DEMO & FIT OUT, EXTERIOR FACADE, STOREFRONT RENOVATION. NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES, FURNISHINGS, STOREFRONT. NO SIGNS THIS APP. INCLUDES HVAC MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS AND FURNISHINGS SEE AP666873 ADD'L PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SIGNS

  35. PermitMechanical

    Permit 666873 · COMPLETED

    MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS, NEW RTU, DUCT WORK, DIFFUSERS, ACCESSORY MECHANICALS AS PER PLANS AND SCHEDULE. WITH AP663854.

  36. ViolationVUPD-EXT-GRAFFITI

    Case 402633 · Violation 2937233 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 402633 · Violation 2937232 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 572603 · Inactive

    ETERNITY FASHION INC · Expires 2015-03-31 · Inactive 2015-05-30

  39. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 543084 · Inactive

    FINISH LINE INC · Expires 2017-03-31 · Inactive 2017-05-30

  40. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 499280 · Inactive

    FINISH LINE INC · Expires 2011-07-31

  41. PermitSign

    Permit 84517 · COMPLETED

    REPLACING 3 SIGNS AS PER PLANS

What this record suggests

The City file documents 23 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, windows. 23 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Block context

1519-21 Chestnut St sits on the 1500 block of Chestnut St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:10 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: unavailable. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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