Doesn't look terrible. Interested to see how this'll turn out.

I can't place this render in the context of the actually space on 19th street. Doesn't jibe. Will need to see more detailed renderings, but this seems too big unless they are knocking down the nail place, psychic store, and cleaners as part of the project.

I thought they had acquired some of the adjacent properties, or at least were trying. But maybe not. So far the only zoning for lot consolidation is 29 & 31 S. 19th, which would be the demolished thrift shop and the demolished Hertz respectively. Of course the biggest part of the L-shaped lot fronts on Ludlow (where the former Hertz also extended).

http://li.phila.gov/#details?entity=...s.+19th+street

OWNER
SOUTH 19TH STREET LP

MAILING ADDRESS
31 S 19TH ST
19103 - 3718
PERMIT DETAILS
Permit Number
721078
Application Type
ZONING PERMIT
Permit Type
ZON-RELOCATION OF LOT LINES
Date Issued
Tue Sep 20 2016
Work Description
FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE(1) PARCEL ( PARCEL # A) FROM TWO(2) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 29 S 19TH ST AND 31 S 19TH ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
Status
COMPLETED

Is Clarke the type of politician who gives in to bribes? (Insert joke here) If so, that could easily make or break the stadium project.

Huh. It never crossed my mind that we could end up with one of those. I thought they only had those in Japan. (Provided they are what I think they are)

Yes, that makes more sense. I think the pictured entrance in that render must be the parking lot that now abuts Ludlow directly. Absent demolition of those neighboring properties, those renders can't be of 19th street.

What do you think they are?...I sense they are not that... This chain already has locations in New York and DC, by the way.

They are not the Japanese Pods, ie sleeping capsuls.. the linked article mentions that the rooms in the DC POD average 150 sq ft. Small, but not that small :)

SAME. Wow, I feel like a NIMBY, I'm like, no. Try harder.

I found a 2016 PhillyMag article by Sandy Smith.
Read more at https://www.phillymag.com/property/2...G4L7RJ4EXCx.99

2333 Fairmount Ave. - next to Bishop's Collar (from yesterday's snow storm):

http:////c1.staticflickr.com/1/792/4...eb3f16f1_b.jpg

http:////c1.staticflickr.com/1/814/4...efef72e9_b.jpg

I think the building will look like this -- if nothing has changed:

http://www.ocfrealty.com/wp-content/...7/IMG_7711.JPG
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phill...dsome-building

^^^Wow, very handsome building, that's great infill.

26th & Poplar - coming soon:

"The Fairmount Estates" - 23 houses with elevators! and underground parking...

http://www.ocfrealty.com/wp-content/...0.48.27-AM.png

Much more info here:
http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phill...ct-26th-poplar

No idea how much these will be selling for.

^^^Those will replace this beauty:
https://goo.gl/maps/ide9Mo6KQVL2

Can't say I'm a huge fan of the architecture, but certainly infinitely preferable to that weedy lot!

I don't see any proof that this property still cannot be used as a grassy lot. I say the city council strike this down.

Ya know....Where's the historical commission when you need them. Hate to see such iconic Philly properties like this go away.

:)

Inga had a nice write up in the paper yesterday about St. Laurentis in Fishtown. The project (conversion of the church into about 20-something apartments) is being held up because of parking concerns. If the lawsuit drags on, the buyer may walk away and the church (still the owner) may re-attempt to demolish it. The attorney - Hal Schirmer - implied that if the church were to end up being demolished, it's okay because by right, the property is zoned for just a couple of townhomes, which is preferable to the number of apartments being proposed.

Such a disgrace. That structure has been standing for 150 years and could stand for another 150 years but let's demolish it so my parking is potentially easier for the next 10 years. Selfish losers.