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Block 0490, lot 019

2159 Chestnut St

City’s use
Commercial Retail
Built
1914
Stories
1
Units
1
Rooms
2 bathrooms
Lot
9,452 sq ft
Zoning
NC2
Construction type
D

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Permits filed here

18 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled
FiledOutcomeAddressContractorWork described on the permitDeclared cost
Feb 10, 2026In progress
issued Mar 2026
2159 Chestnut StSilver State Commerical Refrigerationlike for like replacement of 5 rooftop hvac units
Details
Permit
202602105598
Status
issued
Filed
Feb 10, 2026
Permit issued
Mar 19, 2026
Declared cost
$125,800
Address
2159 Chestnut St

like for like replacement of 5 rooftop hvac units

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$125,800
Oct 14, 2025Completed
final sign-off Apr 2026
2159 Chestnut StGray West Construction Increvision 202506068116- revised include (n) partition wall and revised rcp. shared plans 202510147330
Details
Permit
202510147332
Status
complete
Filed
Oct 14, 2025
Permit issued
Nov 17, 2025
Final sign-off
Apr 21, 2026
Address
2159 Chestnut St

revision 202506068116- revised include (n) partition wall and revised rcp. shared plans 202510147330

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Oct 7, 2025Completed
final sign-off Oct 2025
2159 Chestnut StRcm Fire Protection Inc.modify existing sprinkler system to accommodate new tenant ceiling layout. ref 202506068116.
Details
Permit
202510076872
Status
complete
Filed
Oct 7, 2025
Permit issued
Oct 7, 2025
Final sign-off
Oct 21, 2025
Declared cost
$4,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

modify existing sprinkler system to accommodate new tenant ceiling layout. ref 202506068116.

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$4,000
Oct 2, 2025Completed
final sign-off Nov 2025
2159 Chestnut StJohnson Controls Security Solutions Llcmodify existing fire alarm system. add cellular comm, ref pa # 2025-0606-8116
Details
Permit
202510026549
Status
complete
Filed
Oct 2, 2025
Permit issued
Oct 2, 2025
Final sign-off
Nov 12, 2025
Declared cost
$7,500
Address
2159 Chestnut St

modify existing fire alarm system. add cellular comm, ref pa # 2025-0606-8116

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$7,500
Jun 26, 2025In progress
issued Jun 2025
2159 Chestnut StNextech Security Solutionsupgrade landline to cell on fire panel.
Details
Permit
202506269588
Status
issued
Filed
Jun 26, 2025
Permit issued
Jun 26, 2025
Declared cost
$1,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

upgrade landline to cell on fire panel.

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$1,000
Jun 6, 2025Completed
final sign-off Apr 2026
2159 Chestnut StGray West Construction Inc1st/fl: t.i. new partitions, floor and wall finishes, doors, restrooms and associated mp. electrical deferred.
Details
Permit
202506068116
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 6, 2025
Permit issued
Aug 7, 2025
Final sign-off
Apr 21, 2026
Declared cost
$558,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

1st/fl: t.i. new partitions, floor and wall finishes, doors, restrooms and associated mp. electrical deferred.

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$558,000
Aug 28, 2013Completed
final sign-off Oct 2013
2159 Chestnut StTimberwolff Construction Increvision to 201305136742: remove steps and install ramp between 2159/2169 chestnut at existing communicating opening.
Details
Permit
201308285443
Status
complete
Filed
Aug 28, 2013
Permit issued
Sep 11, 2013
Final sign-off
Oct 28, 2013
Declared cost
$4,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

revision to 201305136742: remove steps and install ramp between 2159/2169 chestnut at existing communicating opening.

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$4,000
Aug 23, 2013Completed
final sign-off Oct 2013
2159 Chestnut StSabah International Incorporatedupgrade (e) sprinkler monitoring system, new system shall include sprinkler monitoring, manual pull stations on all exit doors, smoke detection for hvac and fire alarm equipment protection, notification in the retail store and smoke detector and control relay to close firefly door to adjacent bldg.
Details
Permit
201308235074
Status
complete
Filed
Aug 23, 2013
Permit issued
Oct 16, 2013
Final sign-off
Oct 31, 2013
Declared cost
$28,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

upgrade (e) sprinkler monitoring system, new system shall include sprinkler monitoring, manual pull stations on all exit doors, smoke detection for hvac and fire alarm equipment protection, notification in the retail store and smoke detector and control relay to close firefly door to adjacent bldg.

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$28,000
Aug 15, 2013Completed
final sign-off Aug 2013
2159 Chestnut StGeo M Robinson & Cosprinkler tenant relocate 16 concealed pendents and add one concealed pendents due to new full height wall. ref app#201 305136742
Details
Permit
201308154445
Status
complete
Filed
Aug 15, 2013
Permit issued
Aug 15, 2013
Final sign-off
Aug 23, 2013
Declared cost
$4,675
Address
2159 Chestnut St

sprinkler tenant relocate 16 concealed pendents and add one concealed pendents due to new full height wall. ref app#201 305136742

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$4,675
Jul 18, 2013Never finaled
issued Jul 2013, no final
2159 Chestnut Ststreet space permit
Details
Permit
M409167
Status
issued
Filed
Jul 18, 2013
Permit issued
Jul 18, 2013
Address
2159 Chestnut St

street space permit

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May 13, 2013Completed
final sign-off Jan 2014
2159 Chestnut StTimberwolff Construction Inctenants improvement at gap store, sales area, fitting room. 10,546 sq ft.
Details
Permit
201305136742
Status
complete
Filed
May 13, 2013
Permit issued
Jul 17, 2013
Final sign-off
Jan 21, 2014
Declared cost
$300,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

tenants improvement at gap store, sales area, fitting room. 10,546 sq ft.

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$300,000
Nov 5, 2003Completed
final sign-off Nov 2003
2159 Chestnut Strev. appl#200310228284 to delete ref.on checklist #1 schedule 1a indicated visual alarm is (e)
Details
Permit
200311059503
Status
complete
Filed
Nov 5, 2003
Permit issued
Nov 5, 2003
Final sign-off
Nov 18, 2003
Address
2159 Chestnut St

rev. appl#200310228284 to delete ref.on checklist #1 schedule 1a indicated visual alarm is (e)

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Oct 27, 2003Completed
final sign-off Nov 2003
2159 Chestnut Strevise to app #200310228284 lighting changes only no architectural work under this permit revise
Details
Permit
200310278597
Status
complete
Filed
Oct 27, 2003
Permit issued
Oct 27, 2003
Final sign-off
Nov 18, 2003
Declared cost
$500
Address
2159 Chestnut St

revise to app #200310228284 lighting changes only no architectural work under this permit revise

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$500
Oct 22, 2003Completed
final sign-off Nov 2003
2159 Chestnut Stminor interior renovation to (e)store includes (n)lighting,(n)partial ht.display walls,(n)non rated
Details
Permit
200310228284
Status
complete
Filed
Oct 22, 2003
Permit issued
Oct 22, 2003
Final sign-off
Nov 18, 2003
Declared cost
$30,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

minor interior renovation to (e)store includes (n)lighting,(n)partial ht.display walls,(n)non rated

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$30,000
Aug 30, 2002Expired or cancelled
cancelled Aug 2002
2159 Chestnut Stretail tenant work - gap 7 gap kids store
Details
Permit
9824405
Status
cancelled
Filed
Aug 30, 2002
Declared cost
$450,000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

retail tenant work - gap 7 gap kids store

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$450,000
Jul 26, 2000Expired or cancelled
expired Nov 2000
2159 Chestnut Strenew expired appl #9920972
Details
Permit
200007266207
Status
expired
Filed
Jul 26, 2000
Permit issued
Jul 26, 2000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

renew expired appl #9920972

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Jun 13, 2000Completed
final sign-off Jul 2000
2159 Chestnut StBarri Electric Companyaddn of two smoke detectors to control fire rated rool-down doors at pass-thru area, existing sys i
Details
Permit
200006132524
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 13, 2000
Permit issued
Jun 13, 2000
Final sign-off
Jul 24, 2000
Declared cost
$2,500
Address
2159 Chestnut St

addn of two smoke detectors to control fire rated rool-down doors at pass-thru area, existing sys i

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$2,500
Apr 19, 2000Expired or cancelled
expired Aug 2000
2159 Chestnut Stprovide handrail at stair
Details
Permit
200004197596
Status
expired
Filed
Apr 19, 2000
Permit issued
Apr 27, 2000
Address
2159 Chestnut St

provide handrail at stair

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Who worked here

Everyone with a license on these permits, by role, with how many permits each is on.

Contractors
Gray West Construction Inc (2), Timberwolff Construction Inc (2), Barri Electric Company, Geo M Robinson & Co, Johnson Controls Security Solutions Llc, Nextech Security Solutions, Rcm Fire Protection Inc., Sabah International Incorporated, Silver State Commerical Refrigeration
Architects
Robert J Sargenti (2), Phillips Patnership
Engineers
Gregory Doffin, Joseph Thomas, William Karl Klock

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