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221 CHESTNUT ST

OPA 88330080023 linked recordsCouncil district 1
Attorney: JARED KLEINOverlapping RCO: Center City Organized for Responsible DevelopmentOverlapping RCO: Old City District

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
221 CHESTNUT LLC
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1860
Market value
$2,125,300

Historic

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5 decisions
Historic address
221 CHESTNUT STREET, 223-227 CHESTNUT STREET
Year built
1860
Building description
OFF BLD COM NO GAR MASON
Owner
221 CHESTNUT LLC

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of removal of existing doors and transom configuration and restoration of original ground floor treatment; approval of moving steps from one entrance to the other

    Prior meeting reference: Original configuration documented through photographs, existing fabric, and insurance survey

    Criteria cited
    Ground floor treatment restorationDoor and transom configurationOriginal design documentation
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    Testimony

    • Randal Baronsupport, person

  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Signage hung from existing flagpole; staff to review details; fiberglass or resin acceptable substitute for missing facade panels but not Fypon

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
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    Testimony

    • Craig Deutschsupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Signage hung from existing flagpole; staff to review details. Penthouse enlargement withdrawn by applicant.

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting 22 May 2007 — recommended approval

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Schaafyes
    • Eileen Evansyes
    • John Herzinsyes
    • Michael Sklaroffyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Discussion ongoing; committee expressed concern over speculative reconstruction, lack of cohesive historic period of interpretation, and insufficient photographic evidence; staff recommends approval of facade removal and west wall bracing with details to be refined during dismantling

    Prior meeting reference: Previously approved rehabilitation of 223-25 Chestnut St facade in 2007 per Harman Deutsch application; 2000 Keast & Hood condition assessment; shop drawings for windows previously approved and windows manufactured and stored in Connecticut warehouse; Richard Thom claimed in November 2012 cast iron facade could fall at any moment

    Criteria cited
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    Testimony

    • David Hesssupport, person
    • James Campbellsupport, person

  5. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Applicant to document any cast iron during construction; staff to review details; revised proposal as presented at 28 February 2014 meeting (reconstruction of 1890s tin-clad facade in fiberglass)

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee recommended denial as submitted but approved accurate reconstruction; prior renovation 2006-2008; Keast & Hood condition assessment April 2000; Commission review November 2013

    Vote tally
    passed unanimously
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • Michael Maenneryes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • David Hesssupport, person
    • James Campbellsupport, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit GM-2026-006185 — 221 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2022-083615 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2022-015605 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  4. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2022-015606 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  5. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2022-015607 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2022-015608 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  7. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 854610 — 221 CHESTNUT ST
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    Building permit 808040 — 221 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    ZBA appeal 31741 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I appealsgranted
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 3410146 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  11. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 3410144 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 3410145 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  13. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 3410142 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 3410143 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 3410141 at 221 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 28, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jan 28, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 8, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 22, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  20. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Sep 14, 1988
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  21. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Jul 28, 1988
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 28, 1988
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  23. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Nov 4, 1976
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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