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241-43 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
HAFETZ KATHLEEN MARGARET TR
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1900
Market value
$1,500,000

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

13 decisions
Historic address
241-43 CHESTNUT STREET UNIT G, 241-43 CHESTNUT STREET UNIT G (LEWIS BUILDING), 47 SOUTH THIRD STREET, 241-43 CHESTNUT STREET, 241 CHESTNUT STREET, 243 CHESTNUT STREET, 241-43 CHESTNUT STREET UNIT H
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MAS+OTH
Owner
HAFETZ KATHLEEN MARGARET TR / KATHLEEN MARGARET HAFETZ LIVING TRUST

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  1. Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Removed from administrative list

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  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Conceptual approval only: (1) Extension of fire escape on 241 Chestnut Street; (2) Changing windows to doors on easternmost bay of 241 Chestnut Street, keeping head and jambs with muntin patterns similar to existing; (3) Conceptual approval of dormer on 243 Chestnut Street subject to re-study of location, reconfiguration of windows, and section through space presented; (4) Railing installed in steps of basement areaway of 243; (5) Rear addition on 243 with deck below belt-course, full quoin visibility, and more vertical design

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Chris Smithsupport, person
    • Doug Seilersupport, person
    • Priya Shamkarsupport, person
    • William Catonsupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Basement accessway with railing approved per conceptual approval; canopy denied; staff opinion on 2-story rear addition mixed

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved in concept rear additions and basement access in April 2003; denied window conversion and fire escape extension in April 2003

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Doug Seilersupport, person
    • William Catonsupport, person

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    6-story rear addition approved per conceptual approval; window conversion to fire escape doors and fire escape extension denied per earlier denial

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved in concept rear additions and basement access in April 2003; denied window conversion and fire escape extension in April 2003

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Doug Seilersupport, person
    • William Catonsupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Relocation of the existing sign on the non-historic rear addition (3rd Street side) approved. Blade sign on the historic door surround at corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets denied pursuant to Standards 2, 5, and 9.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved non-historic rear addition with current signage on 8 August 2003.

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
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  9. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Relocation of sign on non-historic addition approved; blade sign on historic door surround denied pursuant to Standards 2, 5, and 9

    Prior meeting reference: Rear addition approved by Commission 8 August 2003; individually designated 4 November 1976; significant in Old City Historic District 12 December 2003

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Robert Murrayyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Jorge Dantaneutral, person

  10. Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  11. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Revised application accepted; pilot house size reduced; pilot house and deck minimally visible from public right-of-way

    Prior meeting reference: Roof deck at 239 Chestnut Street approved by Architectural Committee and Historical Commission in 2006; Architectural Committee recommended denial of original application at 27 April 2021 meeting

    Vote tally
    10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 2 absent
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Donna Carneyyes
    • Emily Coopermanyes
    • Jessica Sánchezabsent
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Josh Lippertyes
    • Kelly Edwardsyes
    • Kimberly Washingtonabsent
    • Mark Doddsyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Sara Leporiyes
    • Steven Hartneryes

    Testimony

    • Douglas Seilersupport, person

  12. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Denial based on high visibility of rooftop pergola from public right-of-way including Chestnut Street and Independence National Historical Park

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission approved roof deck and pilot house in 2021

    Vote tally
    5-2 to recommend denial
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyno
    • John Cluverabsent
    • Justin Detwilerno
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Douglas Seilersupport, person

  13. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details including the color of the pergola to minimize visibility

    Prior meeting reference: Roof deck and pilot house approved in 2021

    Vote tally
    12-0 (unanimous consent)
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Carneyyes
    • Coopermanyes
    • Kindtyes
    • Lechyes
    • Leporiyes
    • Mattioniyes
    • McCoubreyyes
    • Michelyes
    • Sánchezyes
    • Thomasyes
    • Treatyes
    • Washingtonyes

    Testimony

    • Oscar Beisertneutral, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit EP-2025-008372 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 13, 2023
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 26, 2023
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 14, 2021
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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    Building permit 1038651 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 1016473 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
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    Building permit 1013540 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 24, 2019
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 1000658 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 962650 — 241-43 CHESTNUT ST
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 13, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Oct 27, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 11, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 9, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 29, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 25, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 5, 1977
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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