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Property Report

822-38 CHESTNUT ST

Philadelphia, PA 19107

95.0/100

This property at 822-38 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19107 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$269,300
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition3
OwnerBenjamin Franklin House
NeighborhoodWashington Square West

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionB

Property Overview

This Philadelphia property at 822-38 CHESTNUT ST sits in Washington Square West and currently shows no open code violations, tax delinquencies, or recent ownership transfers in the public record. It is classified as SINGLE FAMILY and was built in 1920. The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment values it at $269,300. KnowMyBlock continuously monitors Philadelphia public records — any new violations, transfers, or safety designations will appear on this page as they're reported.

Property summary

822-38 Chestnut St is a 1920-built single family in the Washington Square West section of 19107, last assessed at $269,300. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. All 14 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Benjamin Franklin House, an individual with a portfolio of 414 Philadelphia properties. A portfolio of 414 parcels places this owner among Philadelphia's larger property holders, which concentrates regulatory exposure across many addresses.

Recent activity

  1. 2027-04-30License expired
  2. 2026-04-30License expired
  3. 2026-04-30License expired
  4. 2026-04-17License issued
  5. 2026-01-15Transferred
  6. 2025-06-03License issued
  7. 2025-05-23License issued
  8. 2023-05-04Permit issued — Addition And/Or Alteration
  9. 2020-02-13Permit completed
  10. 2020-02-13Permit completed

Owner portfolio

Benjamin Franklin House is an individual that holds 414 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19107
$379,000median value
4.7%with open violations
4,737properties tracked

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