1327-1331 W Chew St is a 48-bed mixed-use asset in Allentown, PA. 1327-1331 W Chew Street is comprised of 48 bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The property includes a commercial lease for the ground-floor bar/restaurant space, offering stable income at $3,500 per month. The tenant is responsible for 100 percent of the common area maintenance. Importantly, the lease contains a clause requiring the liquor license to revert to the landlord for $1.00 at lease expiration, preserving long-term asset value. The property holds a Pennsylvania Hotel Liquor License (H License), which permits alcohol sales tied to lodging but carries room-count requirements and limited flexibility. Under Act 125, qualifying H licenses with a room exemption filed before January 1, 2019, may be converted into a more valuable and transferable Restaurant Liquor License (R License) through the PLCB+ system for a $30,000 fee. R licenses offer broader use, fewer restrictions, and greater market appeal to bars and restaurants. If eligible and in good standing, the conversion is administrative and typically completes within a few months. This upgrade can significantly enhance the property's income potential, tenant options, and overall asset value.
MLS # | PALH2012318 |
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Listing Type | For Sale |
Sub-Type | Resale |
Status | Active-bright |
Year | 1900 |
Days On Site | 32 |
Listing Provided By | Scope Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. | Philip Sharrow |
Zoning | R-MH |
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Acreage | 0.14 |
Cooling | None |
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Heating Yes / No | Yes |
Heating | Steam |
Construction Materials | Brick, Masonry |
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Garage Yes / No | No |
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Sewer | Public Sewer |
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Tax Year | 2025 |
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Tax Annual Amount | 19061.88 |
Tax Lot | 072 |
State | PA |
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County | LEHIGH PA |
City | ALLENTOWN |
Zip Code | 18104 |
Area | Allentown City (12302) |
School District | ALLENTOWN |