Land report

239 Chestnut St

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Mazaltov Development LLC

2026 assessment
$700K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$928K 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 $927,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. TeardownDemolished
  2. AppealBBS Unsafe
  3. PermitCity Demolition
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
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  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  28. L&I violationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. InspectionL&I investigation
  34. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  37. L&I violationDEMOL- NOT MAINTAINED AFTERWAR
  38. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  39. CertificationFire Escape Report
  40. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  41. LicenseFRESHER START CORPORATION: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  42. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  43. LicenseIMAD DAWARA: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive
  44. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  45. LicenseIMAD DAWARA: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued
  46. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  47. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  48. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  49. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  50. LicenseRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  51. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC (T/A PARADIGM RESTAURANT & BAR): Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  52. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  53. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC (T/A PARADIGM RESTAURANT & BAR): Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  54. License239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  55. LicenseFRESHER START CORPORATION: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$9,799/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $700,000 × 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 $927,800. 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 885000111
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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.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

1 open violation

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Mazaltov Development LLC
Corridor
Old City city commercial corridor
Lot size
2,651 sqft
Zoning
CMX3

Block context

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

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Next door: 241-43 Chestnut St  ·  241-43 Chestnut St

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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RCL MANAGEMENT LLCInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2015 · Terminal license date Aug 29, 2017

IMAD DAWARAInactive

Special Assembly Occupancy · Initial issue date Mar 19, 2015 · Terminal license date Aug 20, 2015

RCL MANAGEMENT LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jul 5, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018

239 CHESTNUT ST INCInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Apr 20, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2014

239 CHESTNUT ST INC (T/A PARADIGM RESTAURANT & BAR)Inactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Jan 25, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 14, 2011

239 CHESTNUT ST INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Sep 29, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

FRESHER START CORPORATIONInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 27, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 54 dated rows
  1. AppealBBS Unsafe

    Appeal HA-2022-002091 · Closed · Cancelled

    (1)L&I failed to send any violation to owner; rather notice was sent to Meridian Bank.(2)The property was demolished per City bid and work was required to be done by City's contractor.(3) Owner paid $613,648.33 to the City for demolition wo

  2. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2025-000839 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for 677475. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 237, 241 Chestnut. Remover rear stair tower. Parge and waterproof foundation wall at 237 Chestnut. Backfill entire site. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-010064 · Cancelled

    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 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-027712 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-027712 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013958 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-027712 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013946 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-027712 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013946 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013958 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013946 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013958 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2023-013946 · Violation VI-2023-021519 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · OPEN

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013946 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-027712 · Violation VI-2023-021195 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS

    Case CF-2023-027712 · Violation VI-2023-021196 · Code PM15-304.1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-027712 · FAILED

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

  29. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2023-013958 · Violation VI-2023-010785 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-013958 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 677475 · FAILED

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

  33. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 677475 · Violation 211959970 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 677475 · Violation 211959972 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 677475 · Violation 211959967 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationDEMOL- NOT MAINTAINED AFTERWAR

    Case 677475 · Violation 211959968 · Code A-303.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. License terminal eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 568183 · Inactive

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

  38. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2023-001388 · Safe

    Expires 2022-11-03

  39. License terminal eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 671028 · Inactive

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

  40. License terminal eventFRESHER START CORPORATION: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 220188 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 681682 · Active

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

  42. License terminal eventIMAD DAWARA: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive

    License 620300 · Inactive

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

  43. License issue eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 671028 · Inactive

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

  44. License issue eventIMAD DAWARA: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued

    License 620300 · Inactive

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

  45. License terminal event239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 314419 · Inactive

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

  46. License terminal eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 566414 · Inactive

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

  47. License issue eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 566414 · Inactive

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

  48. License terminal event239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 209348 · Inactive

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

  49. License issue eventRCL MANAGEMENT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 568183 · Inactive

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

  50. License terminal event239 CHESTNUT ST INC (T/A PARADIGM RESTAURANT & BAR): Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 318918 · Inactive

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

  51. License issue event239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 314419 · Inactive

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

  52. License issue event239 CHESTNUT ST INC (T/A PARADIGM RESTAURANT & BAR): Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 318918 · Inactive

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

  53. License issue event239 CHESTNUT ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 209348 · Inactive

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

  54. License issue eventFRESHER START CORPORATION: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 220188 · Inactive

    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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