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Property Report

231 CHESTNUT ST

Philadelphia, PA 19106

80.7/100

This property at 231 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106 has 1 open violation, no outstanding tax debt, 1 recorded ownership transfer. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$891,200
Year Built1900
Property TypeCOMMERCIAL
Exterior Condition4
OwnerHu Kuei Ling
NeighborhoodOld City

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceB
License StatusF
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionD

Property summary

231 Chestnut St is a 1900-built commercial in the Old City section of 19106, last assessed at $891,200. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 1 times, most recently selling for $135,000 in 1993. Of 7 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is owned by Hu Kuei Ling.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
235 Chestnut St1857Hotel$7,440,500A
221 Chestnut St1860Offices$2,125,300C
233 Chestnut St1900Single Family$1,675,000A
233 Chestnut St1900Single Family$990,000A
233 Chestnut St1900Single Family$980,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-07-24Inspection
  2. 2023-10-25Inspection
  3. 2023-08-03Inspection
  4. 2023-05-08Inspection
  5. 2023-03-07Violation opened — F-1104.16.5.1.8
  6. 2023-03-07Inspection
  7. 2020-03-04Permit completed
  8. 2020-03-04Permit completed
  9. 2020-02-25Permit issued — Elecwp
  10. 2020-02-25Permit issued — Elecwp

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19106
$417,700median value
2.2%with open violations
6,865properties tracked

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