Commercial property report

1525 Chestnut St

7 stories · 23,232 sqft · CMX5 · built 1900

Store · 47 units · D O Holding Usa INC · assessed $3.2M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $3.2M. On the 1500 block of Chestnut St.

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$0$2.5M$5.0M$3.2M2004200820122016202020242027
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  1. PermitSign
  2. LicenseRental
  3. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  11. PermitChange of Use
  12. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  14. PermitNew Construction
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  24. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  27. PermitChange of Use
  28. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
  31. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  32. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  33. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  34. L&I violationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
  35. PermitZoning/use
  36. PermitAddition
  37. PermitMechanical
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitSuppression
  40. PermitPlumbing
  41. InspectionBP_BLDG
  42. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  43. PermitUse
  44. PermitSuppression
  45. PermitMajor alteration
  46. L&I violationTEMP CONST-COMPLY BLDG CODE
  47. L&I violationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
  48. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  49. PermitElectrical
  50. AppealRB_LIRB
  51. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  52. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  53. PermitMajor alteration
  54. PermitAdministrative
  55. InspectionBP_BLDG
  56. PermitZoning admin review
  57. L&I violationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
  58. PermitElectrical
  59. PermitPlumbing
  60. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  61. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  62. InspectionBP_BLDG
  63. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  64. PermitZoning/use
  65. PermitUse
  66. PermitZoning/use
  67. PermitUse
  68. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  69. PermitMajor alteration
  70. PermitAdministrative
  71. PermitUse
  72. InspectionBRU INSP
  73. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  74. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
  75. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  76. InspectionBRU INSP
  77. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  78. PermitUse
  79. AppealZoning board appeal
  80. L&I violationEXT-GRAFFITI
  81. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  82. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
Commercial propertyProperty report

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What it is
Store
Store 6 Sty Masonry
Owner
D O Holding Usa INC
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $3.2M
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$137
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
47
active rental license
Assessed value
$3,182,800
2026 OPA · 2027: $3,182,800
Interior area
23,232 sqft
Lot size
3,586 sqft
Stories
7
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

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  1. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2026-001686 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.

  2. LicenseRental

    License 1008013 · Active

    D.O. Holdings USA Inc. · Expires 2027-05-18

  3. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2026-000179 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-113029 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128142 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-000176 · Completed

    FOR THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF FACADE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-010994 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF STROBES FOR FITOUT PER PLANS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 2016 & THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE 2018

  8. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2025-128142 · Violation VI-2025-092515 · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128142 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-009485 · Completed

    Tenant fit out per plans. Install general-purpose outlets and lighting per plans. Building permit states work area is under 2,000 square feet. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT***

  11. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-012475 · Completed

    Install toilet and lav

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-005018 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-004295 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  13. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-004295 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B PERSONAL SERVICES AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  14. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-008953 · Completed

    Personal Services

  15. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2024-010538 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2024-010538 · ****MUST BE HEARD**** Special Exception or an eating and drinking establishment - sit-down restaurant at the 10th floor (that includes both the previously approved roof deck area and the existing enclosed area) of an existing structure wit

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-079622 · Violation VI-2025-059279 · SVN ISSUED

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-079622 · FAILED

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

  18. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-004955 · Issued

    Visitor Accommodations

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-015868 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-015868 · Violation VI-2025-012230 · SVN ISSUED

  21. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2024-011471 · Completed

    Fire Alarm Installation with Fire Fighter Telephones and Smoke Control System. Area of Rescue Installation. Installation shall comply with 2016 NFPA 72.

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-005739 · Completed

    INSTALL A 600 AMP SERVICE & MDP. INSTALL A 200 AMP SERVICE & 200 AMP PANEL. INSTALL A 400 AMP 277 /480V PANEL & FEEDER, 150KVA TRANSFORMER, 400 AMP 120/208V PANEL & FEEDER, (4) 125 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL A 125 KVA GENERATOR, 150 AMP ATS & 150 AMP PANEL & MI CABLE FEEDER. INSTALL A 60 AMP ATS, PANEL & MI CABLE FEEDER. INSTALL A 45 KVA TRANSFORMER, 125 AMP PANEL & MI CABLE FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, MECHANICAL AREAS, ROOF & THIRTY SEVEN GUEST ROOMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. * NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT. * THE FIRE PIMP IS A DIESEL DRIVEN PUMP.

  23. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-014871 · Completed

    INSTALL 47 WATER CLOSETS, 47 SHOWER/TUBS, 47 LAVATORIES, 10 FLOOR DRAINS, 2 SUMP PUMPS, 1 ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP, 2 BOOSTER PUMPS, 3 ROOF DRAINS AND 2 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-004324 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING MECHANICAL APPLIANCES, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ALL ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-113029 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2023-113029 · Violation VI-2023-084882 · COMPLIED

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

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2023-002468 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW SPRINKLER HEADS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING WHICH INCLUDES THE EXISTING 4" AND 6" FIRE WATER SERVICE LINES AND AMES COLT 200 4" AND AMES COLT 200 6" BACKFLOW PREVENTOR. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE-PUMP AS PER NFPA 20 AND TWO STANDPIPES IN EXIST STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. 1/20/26 AMENDMENT: FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 21 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS FOR THE CHANGE IN LAYOUT OF 1ST FLOOR. AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  28. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-004169 · 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.

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-003577 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A 2 & 3-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING 7 TO 9- STORY BUILDING FOR TOTAL 10-STORY BUILDING AS PER PLANS. FOR THE ADDITION OF ROOF DECKS AT 8TH & 10TH FLOORS. AMENDMENT#1 TO CHANGE SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY.

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 641936 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2022-008173 · Completed · Granted with conditions

    Related permit ZP-2022-008173 · SPECIAL EXEMPTION FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECKS AT EIGHT FLOOR AND TENTH FLOOR TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADDITION UNDER ZP-2022-5574, ROOF DECKS ACCESSORY TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE OF VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON

  32. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-008173 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECKS AT EIGHT FLOOR AND TENTH FLOOR TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADDITION UNDER ZP-2022- 5574 TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING; ROOF DECKS ACCESSORY TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE OF VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS).

  33. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-001248 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING HIGHRISE BUILDING AS PER PLANS. FOR A FIRE COMMAND CENTER LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR AS APPROVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FOR RETAIL STORE ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH 37 GUEST ROOMS FOR VISITOR ACCOMODATIONS & ACCESSORY SPACES ABOVE. AMENDMENT 9/18/25 TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, LAYOUT CHANGES AND AMENITY SPACE (BAR) AT 2ND FLOOR (NOT FOR USE BY PUBLIC) AND CHANGE OF SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY. *Amendment (Change Status 5/19/2026) as CO should read 35 guest rooms to match amended plans.*

  34. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-005574 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO & THREE-STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SEVEN -STORY STRUCTURE WITH ELEVATOR AND STAIR PENTHOUSES AS PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN

  35. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2022-001116 · Expired

    EZ-Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo- Minor Non-Load Bearing Demo

  36. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-000231 · Issued

    Visitor Accommodations; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  37. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-008588 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO-STORY ADDITION WITH ELEVATOR AND STAIR PENTHOUSES AS PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN.

  38. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 641936 · FAILED

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

  39. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 641936 · CLOSED

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

  40. ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE

    Case 641936 · Violation 211950468 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 641936 · Violation 211950472 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 641936 · Violation 211950467 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 641936 · Violation 211950466 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationPERMB- CONST ADDITION

    Case 641936 · Violation 211950465 · COMPLIED

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

  45. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 907426 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A CANOPY OVER A PORTION OF AN EXISTING ROOF DECK AT THE SEVENT STORY PORTION.ACCESSORY TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTCLUB & PRIVATE CLUB IN THE SAME BUILDING AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT & VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR (21) ROOMS.

  46. PermitAddition

    Permit 442155 · EXPIRED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION WITH MEZZANINE ABOVE AN EXISTING SEVEN (7) STORY MIXED-USE HOTEL & FOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF PARTITIONS FOR STORAGE, KITCHEN, RESTROOM, DINING, & BANQUET AREA SPACES, ERECTION OF INTERIOR EXIT STAIRS, ENCLOSURE OF EXIST. STAIRS W. FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION OF MEZZANINE LEVEL FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPT. STORAGE, & EXTENSION OF EXIST. ELEVATOR FOR 8TH FLR ACCESS; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL FACADE ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION DATED 10.03.12 & 01.14.13. FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION OF 74'-11 1/2" TO BE FIELD VERIFIED BY COMMONWEALTH OF PA REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

  47. PermitMechanical

    Permit 735236 · EXPIRED

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF A CONDENSER UNIT, SIX (6) REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS.

  48. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 635318 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ONE (1) ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  49. PermitSuppression

    Permit 638457 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SIX (6) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY, RISER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION TO AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14.

  50. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 679024 · EXPIRED

    REPAIR 4" WATER LINE IN SIDEWALK-PA1#20160831531-SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  51. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 498360 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  52. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 635030 · Violation 3701347 · COMPLIED

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

  53. PermitUse

    Permit 634055 · COMPLETED

    THE APPLICATION IS TO CREATE TWO SEPARATE SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN ATTACH STRUCTURE. SPACE A WILL BE PART OF THE EXISTING RESTAURENT ABOVE AND SPACE B WILL BE FOR THE USE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE. USE REGISTRATION REQUIRE PRIOR TO OCCUPENCY AT SPACE B.

  54. PermitSuppression

    Permit 629827 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13 TO TIE INTO AN EXISTING FOUR (4) FIRE SERVICE LINE.

  55. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 635030 · COMPLETED

    SHELTER PLATFORM-SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- ERECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM AS PER ENGINEERED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.

  56. ViolationTEMP CONST-COMPLY BLDG CODE

    Case 498360 · Violation 3683518 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM

    Case 498360 · Violation 3683516 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 498360 · Violation 3683517 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 498360 · FAILED

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

  60. PermitSuppression

    Permit 630390 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE 40 UPRIGHT HEADS IN BASEMENT/CHANGE OUT HEADS OVER 50 YEARS OLD.

  61. PermitElectrical

    Permit 626400 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL A 200A 1 PHASE SUB PANEL,15 DUPLEX RECEP,1 GFI BATH FAN, 4 SWITCHES, 1-30 AMP LINE FOR A/C, 1-20A LINE FOR AIR HANDLER OUTSIDE EM HEAD,1 EXIT SIGN,4 EM LIGHTS,12-2X4 LAY-IN AND 1 LIGHT IN BATHROOM(SFD)

  62. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 24513 · OPEN · MOOT

    Related permit 450768 · IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE ATTACHED VIOLATION (EXHIBIT A) WAS ISSUED IN ERROR SINCE BUILDING PERMIT NUMBER 465240(ATTACHED EXHIBIT B) IS BELIEVED TO BE THE REQUIRED PERMIT.

  63. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 450768 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  64. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 450768 · Violation 3442679 · COMPLIED

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

  65. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 450768 · FAILED

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

  66. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 406341 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  67. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 465240 · CLOSED

    FOR PART. RESOLUTION OF DEPT. OF L&I CASE# 406341 FOR ERECTION OF A ROOFTOP WATER FEATURE AT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADDITION. FOR AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT#S 384273 & 442155, ISSUED FOR 6TH & 7TH FLR. ALTERATIONS & A ONE (1) STORY W. MEZZ. ADDITION RESPECTIVELY, TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA, ERECTION OF FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED ASSEMBLIES TO PROTECT FLOOR & ROOF STRUCTURAL FRAMING, & INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) HR FIXED FIRE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES AT 7TH FLOOR EXT. WALL; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR GLASS ENCLOSURE SYSTEM (DEFERRED SUBMITTAL), MECH., ELECT., PLUM., & FIRE SUPP. WORK. OCCUPIED FLOOR HEIGHT OF 74'-11 1/2" ABOVE LOWEST LVL. OF FIRE DEPT. VEHICLE ACCESS TO BE FIELD VERIFIED BY CMMNWLTH. OF PA REGISTERED DESIGN PROF. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

  68. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 406341 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  69. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 556798 · EXPIRED

    EXTEND PERMIT #404673 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 & 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.

  70. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 556805 · EXPIRED

    EXTEND PERMIT #442155 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 & 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.

  71. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 418126 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  72. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 517419 · COMPLETED

    FOR AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AP# 475888 FOR THE REDUCTION IN SIZE OF AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK ABOVE SEVEN (7) STORY PORTION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EIGHT (8) STORY W. MEZZANINE & MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTCLUB & PRIVATE CLUB IN THE SAME BUILDING AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT & VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR (21) ROOMS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  73. ViolationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY

    Case 418126 · Violation 3078283 · COMPLIED

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

  74. ViolationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY

    Case 501451 · Violation 3078257 · COMPLIED

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

  75. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 418126 · FAILED

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

  76. PermitElectrical

    Permit 505015 · COMPLETED

    TEMPORARY POWER FOR TEMP LIGHTING BASEMENT THROUGH 8TH FLOOR (RESTAURANT/HOTEL) AS PER NEC 2008 11/08/13 THRU 02/08/13

  77. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 501451 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2- 2" WATER SERVICES, REPLACE EXISTING 6" SEWER (RESTAURANT/NIGHT CLUB) PA1 CALL#20132821618

  78. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 406341 · Violation 3302670 · COMPLIED

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

  79. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 442155 · Violation 3299259 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  80. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 442155 · Violation 3299260 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  81. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 21069 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 465240 · ON 7/10/13 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #465240.

  82. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 475888 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK AT SEVEN (7) STORY PORTION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EIGHT (8) STORY W. MEZZANINE & MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTCLUB & PRIVATE CLUB IN THE SAME BUILDING AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT & VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR (21) ROOMS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  83. PermitElectrical

    Permit 474799 · COMPLETED

    ISTALL TEMP LIGHTING FOR JOB SITE AS PER 2008 NEC(HOTEL)

  84. PermitElectrical

    Permit 472880 · COMPLETED

    TEMP LIGHTING 1ST,2ND,6TH AND 7TH FLOOR ONLY PER 2008 NEC (COMMERCIAL)

  85. PermitUse

    Permit 469202 · COMPLETED

    FOR NIGHT CLUB ON THE EIGHT FLOOR WITH MEZZAINE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EAT-IN RESTAURANT, WITH 21 ROOM HOTEL, WITH BALLROOM/BANQUET HALL ALL IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)

  86. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 420085 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF 8TH STORY ADDITION WITH MEZZANINE AND 9TH STORY ADDITION (MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE )AND SKY LIGHT MAXIMUM HEIGHT 107'-5 1/2" (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR THE EXPANSION OF BANQUET ROOM AND KITCHEN WITH EXISTING TWENTY-ONE (21) GUEST ROOMS AS PART OF AN EXISTING HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY RESTAURANT, MEETING ROOMS AND OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  87. PermitUse

    Permit 419311 · COMPLETED

    FOR TWENTY-ONE (21) GUEST ROOMS AS PART OF AN EXISTING HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY RESTAURANT, MEETING ROOMS AND BANQUET FACILITY AND OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  88. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 18160 · OPEN · APPROVED

    Related permit 404673 · ON 5/17/12 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #404673.

  89. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 384273 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF EXISITING BUILDING AS PER PLAN.

  90. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 371622 · COMPLETED

    PRELIM FOR HOTEL WITH EAT IN RESTAURANT AND BALLROOM-EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY

  91. PermitUse

    Permit 388301 · COMPLETED

    REDUCTION TO NINE (9) ROOMS IN THE EXISTING HOTEL WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  92. PermitUse

    Permit 353637 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE CREATION OF AN ACCESSORY BALLROOM / BANQUET ROOM TO AN EXISTING HOTEL WITH (28) ROOMING UNITS, EXISTING RESTAURANT EAT-IN ONLY AND ACCESSORY MEETING ROOMS, NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  93. PermitUse

    Permit 346198 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS A HOTEL WITH A TOTAL OF (28) ROOMING UNITS FLOORS 1 THRU 7 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, ACCESSORY EAT-IN ONLY RESTAURANT, ALL FOOD SERVED ON NON-DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS, ACCESSORY MEETING ROOMS, NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  94. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 155731 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  95. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 155731 · Violation 912790 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  96. ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG

    Case 155731 · Violation 912789 · COMPLIED

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

  97. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 155731 · Violation 912788 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  98. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 155731 · FAILED

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

  99. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108852 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  100. PermitUse

    Permit 69506 · COMPLETED

    GROCERY STORE WITH EAT-IN AND TAKE-OUT SALES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES WITH MAX. OF 50 SEATS, WITH GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN KITCHEN, WITH INTERIOR STORAGE OF TRASH, 1ST FL. & MEZZANINE. BASEMENT - ACCESSORY STORAGE TO 1ST FL. NOT TO EXCEED 25% GFA. AS PART OF AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING.

  101. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 1805 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    PERMIT FOR A RETAIL GROCERY STORE WITH EAT-IN AND TAKE-OUT RESTARUANT SERVICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE AND ACCESSORY STORAGE (NTE 25% GA) IN THE CELLAR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING.

  102. ViolationEXT-GRAFFITI

    Case 108852 · Violation 543405 · COMPLIED

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

  103. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 108852 · Violation 543404 · COMPLIED

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

  104. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 108852 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  105. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 294044 · Inactive

    OFFICE CENTS · Expires 2005-03-31 · Inactive 2011-12-14

  106. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 294043 · Inactive

    OFFICE CENTS · Expires 2005-03-31 · Inactive 2011-12-14

  107. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-010538 · Refused

What this record suggests

The City file documents 53 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 42 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.

Who's behind it

D O Holding Usa INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1215 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA, 19107
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Block context

1525 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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Where this comes from

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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