Commercial property report

235 Chestnut St

5 stories20,745 sqftCMX3built 1857

Property at a glanceHotel

235 Chestnut Street Assoc

2026 assessment
$9.8M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$7.4M 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 $7,440,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record70 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  3. L&I violationCEILING CLEARANCE
  4. L&I violationFDC VISIBLE LOCATION
  5. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. CertificationFacade Report
  19. L&I violationFACADES
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  22. PermitNew Construction
  23. PermitRough-In
  24. PermitNew Construction
  25. PermitNew Construction
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. PermitDemolition
  31. PermitMajor alteration
  32. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  33. L&I violationELECTRICAL -WATER DAMAGED
  34. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  35. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. CertificationFacade Report
  38. InspectionCI INSP
  39. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  40. InspectionCI INSP
  41. LicenseINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  42. PermitSuppression
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  46. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  47. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  48. L&I violationEMERG/STANDBY POWER MAINTAIN
  49. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. InspectionCI INSP
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  58. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  59. InspectionCI INSP
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. InspectionCI INSP
  62. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  63. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  64. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  65. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  66. InspectionCI INSP
  67. PermitElectrical
  68. LicenseINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  69. LicenseINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  70. LicenseINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$27,344/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,953,400 × 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 $7,440,500. 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 883712500
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $1,953,400 of $9,767,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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

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

What it is
Hotel Hotel 5 Sty Masonry
Owner
235 Chestnut Street Assoc
$ / sq ft
$359 above the $173 median for 97 hotel parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City city commercial corridor
Licensed units
36 active rental license
Interior area
20,745 sqft
Lot size
4,611 sqft
Stories
5
Built
1857
Zoning
CMX3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

235 Chestnut Street Assoc · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 330 Brintons Bridge, West Chester PA, 19382 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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INDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 28, 2004 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

INDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 1, 2004 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 70 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-011461 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-011461 · Violation VI-2026-007525 · 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.

  3. ViolationCEILING CLEARANCE

    Case CF-2026-011461 · Violation VI-2026-007536 · Code F-315.3.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationFDC VISIBLE LOCATION

    Case CF-2026-011461 · Violation VI-2026-007515 · Code F-912.2 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2026-011461 · Violation VI-2026-007517 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-011461 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000362 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-06

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-020249 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-019177 · Certified

    Expires 2026-04-07

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-013677 · Deficient

  11. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-020249 · Violation VI-2025-015230 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-020249 · FAILED

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

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007293 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-21

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-014021 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-26

  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-018731 · Deficient

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-013664 · Deficient

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-113134 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-018908 · Safe

    Expires 2027-12-08

  19. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2022-113134 · Violation VI-2022-084276 · 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-2022-113134 · FAILED

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

  21. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2022-000036 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A 4-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MANUAL WET STANDPPE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  22. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1039360 · Completed

    FOR NEW HVAC SYSTEM IN THE EXISTING HOTEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE.

  23. PermitRough-In

    Permit 1049952-RI · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13 (USING A NEW FIRE SERVICE LINE AND NEW 4" BACKFLOW) WITHIN THE 2ND-5TH FLRS OF AN EXISTING HOTEL, AS PER PLANS; SEE AP#996607 FOR BUILDING PERMIT.

  24. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1049566 · Completed

    INSTALL 160-CATEGORY 6 PLENUM CABLES FOR VOICE & DATA LONGEST RUN 150' AS PER NEC 2017 CC DISTRICT

  25. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1025741 · Completed

    COMPLETE BUILDING REWIRE AS PER 2017 NEC (CC DIST) INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72.

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1027598 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF SANITARY STORM AND DOMESTIC WATER OR A HOTEL RENOVATION FIXUTRE COUNT 44WC 43LAV 41SH 1DF 4MR 1UR 5FD 2FS

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 996607 · Completed

    FOR THE LEVEL III ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING HOTEL TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTING ADA RAMP AT EXTERIOR, PER PLANS PHC STAFF TO REVIEW MASONRY CLEANING SAMPLE FOR FINAL APPROVAL. BUIDLING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERD. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK. SEPARATE APPROVAL FORM PA LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE ELEVATOR INSTALLATION.

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622758 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622758 · FAILED

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

  30. PermitDemolition

    Permit 859386 · ABANDONED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EZ DEMOLTION STANDARD TO PARTIALLY COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION 622758

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 859444 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EZ DEMOLTION STANDARD TO PARTIALLY COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION 622758

  32. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 622758 · Violation 4716018 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationELECTRICAL -WATER DAMAGED

    Case 622758 · Violation 4716019 · Code PM15-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 622758 · Violation 4716017 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 622758 · Violation 4716016 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622758 · FAILED

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

  37. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-003519 · Safe

    Expires 2022-07-11

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 511798 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 511798 · Violation 3781131 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 511798 · FAILED

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

  41. License terminal eventINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 452917 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  42. PermitSuppression

    Permit 579834 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A NEW 4" AMES C200 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT THE BEST WESTERN

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457301 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457301 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 425385 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  46. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 457301 · Violation 3410947 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 457301 · Violation 3410949 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationEMERG/STANDBY POWER MAINTAIN

    Case 457301 · Violation 3410948 · Code FC-604.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 457301 · Violation 3410946 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 457301 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 425385 · CLOSED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 425385 · FAILED

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

  53. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 425385 · Violation 3224380 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 425385 · FAILED

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

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 339842 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 339842 · FAILED

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

  57. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 339842 · Violation 2612548 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 339842 · Violation 2612547 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 339842 · FAILED

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

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 183340 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  61. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 183340 · FAILED

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

  62. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 183340 · Violation 1285391 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  63. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 183340 · Violation 1285389 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPEXCP

  64. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 183340 · Violation 1285390 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 183340 · Violation 1285388 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  66. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 183340 · FAILED

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

  67. PermitElectrical

    Permit 109567 · COMPLETED

    NEW OUTLETS, NEW SWITCHES, INSTALL EXIT SIGN, INSTALL EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK, AS PER NEC 2005. (CC DIST)

  68. License issue eventINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 452917 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  69. License issue eventINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 206465 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  70. License issue eventINDEPENDENCE PARK INN LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 215918 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

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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