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140 CHESTNUT ST

OPA 88248750023 linked recordsCouncil district 1

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
DCD CHESTNUT LLC
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1900
Market value
$375,400

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

9 decisions
Historic address
124 CHESTNUT STREET, 116-118 CHESTNUT STREET, CORN EXCHANGE BUILDING 2ND AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 140 CHESTNUT STREET, 105 SOUTH SECOND STREET
Year built
1900
Building description
STR/OFF 2 STY MASONRY
Owner
DCD CHESTNUT LLC

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Area F Old City Area, reviewed and approved at request of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

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  2. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    plaque not to be issued until building is restored

    Criteria cited
    Restoration requirement
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  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Shutters should be hung only at window openings where there is existing shutter hardware. Shutters can be constructed of either iron or wood to resemble iron and should be flat and devoid of moulding detail

    Criteria cited
    Restoration
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  4. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Architect to study original drawings at the Athenaeum; door head with signage to be pulled back to plane of door; exterior hanging lamp to be used for lighting; new door on 2nd Street addition approved; pending staff receipt of revised drawings.

    Criteria cited
    Compatibility with original Colonial Revival designRestoration of historic character
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • John Solethersupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Revisions to be reviewed at staff level; no additional presentation to Architectural Committee required

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 31 August 1989

    Vote tally
    Carried
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  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of four signs only: on north elevation one sign in window opening and one in central transom above window; on west elevation one sign in window opening and one in central transom above window; approval of sign on west wall; signs may not cover glass transoms.

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Matt Robinsonsupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Stucco must not extend above the plane of the deck; railing must be open, not solid; staff to review details

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Daniel Buchnesssupport, person
    • G. Gutierrezsupport, person

  9. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Solid front stucco wall does not extend above the plane of the deck; railing is open, not solid; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 25 April 2006

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • John Wurtenbergyes
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056069 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056068 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056067 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  4. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056066 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  5. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056090 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-056089 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  7. Linked by parcel number
    Rental license 939030 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  8. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit ZP-2022-011768 — 140 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    Food Preparing and Serving license 888454 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2737079 at 140 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  11. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 375953 — 140 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 12, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 25, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Nov 13, 1996
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  15. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Oct 29, 1996
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Oct 29, 1996
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 13, 1989
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 31, 1989
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 18, 1979
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 21, 1978
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 17, 1976
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  22. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Feb 6, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 6, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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