Property report

221 Chestnut St

5 stories12,845 sqftCMX3built 1860

Property at a glanceOffices

221 Chestnut LLC

2026 assessment
$2.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.1M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $2,125,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.3M$2.5M$2.1M2000200520102015202020252027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.1M
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  11. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  12. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. CertificationFacade Report
  19. L&I violationFACADES
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  24. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  25. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  26. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  27. PermitAdministrative
  28. PermitUse
  29. AppealZoning board appeal
  30. CertificationFacade Report
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  34. L&I violationUNIT STORAGE BATTERY SYS TEST
  35. L&I violationEGRESS EXIT SIGNS REQ
  36. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  37. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  38. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. Deed / saleDeed / sale $900K

Verify the public record

$31,322/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $2,237,600 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $2,125,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 883300800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

Offices, recorded in the City's offices category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Offices Off Bld Com No Gar Mason
Owner
221 Chestnut LLC
$ / sq ft
$165 above the $142 median for 753 offices parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City city commercial corridor
Interior area
12,845 sqft
Lot size
2,831 sqft
Stories
5
Built
1860
Zoning
CMX3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

221 Chestnut LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1516 N 5th St Unit 506, Philadelphia PA, 19122

Block context

200 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 223-27 Chestnut St  ·  217-19 Chestnut St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

Verify with the City ↗
Open every source row 45 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-013663 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-13

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-012159 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-05

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-021814 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-18

  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-020886 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-05

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-031849 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-24

  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-006656 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-17

  7. Recorded transfer$2.1M transfer

    2025

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-026921 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-29

  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-021289 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-25

  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-002305 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-26

  11. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2022-004785 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  12. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-014009 · Deficient

  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-018408 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-16

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-009954 · Certified

    Expires 2024-05-03

  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-000555 · Certified

    Expires 2024-01-09

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-112306 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-019078 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-018859 · Safe

    Expires 2027-12-05

  19. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2022-112306 · Violation VI-2022-083615 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-112306 · FAILED

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

  21. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-004755 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-23

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-019078 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-019078 · Violation VI-2022-015605 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2022-019078 · Violation VI-2022-015608 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2022-019078 · Violation VI-2022-015607 · Code F-1013.6.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2022-019078 · Violation VI-2022-015606 · Code F-912.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 854610 · COMPLETED

    CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. 3RD FLOOR OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS ESCAPE ROOM/PUZZLE SOLVING. NO ALTERATIONS ON THIS APPLICATION. PER ZBA PROVISO: NO DANCING OR MUSIC. OPERATIONS 11 AM TO MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK.

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 808040 · COMPLETED

    PER PROVISO - USE LIMITED TO ESCAPE ROOM/PUZZLE SOLVING ONLY ON 3RD FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; NO MUSIC OR DANCING PERMITTED; HOURS OF OPERATION 11 AM - MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  29. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 31741 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 808040 · PERMIT FOR COLLABORATIVE TEAM BUILDING/PUZZLE SOLVING ACTIVITY FOR LESS THAN FIFTY (50) PEOPLE (ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT) ON 3RD FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  30. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-003516 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-06-19

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457345 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457345 · FAILED

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

  33. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410145 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationUNIT STORAGE BATTERY SYS TEST

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410142 · Code FC-604.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEGRESS EXIT SIGNS REQ

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410141 · Code FC-1011.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410146 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410143 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 457345 · Violation 3410144 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457345 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 53933 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 535780 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  42. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 53873 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 53954 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  44. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 53933 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  45. Recorded transfer$900K transfer

    2000

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 2:32 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: queried. “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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