[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by Milksteak

Good infill, wish it was taller though since they are knocking down what looks to be an in tact building - it also looks miniature in comparison to its backdrop.

It falls within the Southeast Parkway Buffer Area.

(.2) Main Cornice Line.
The maximum height of the main cornice line shall be three times the width of the building facade fronting on or visible at ground level within the boundaries of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In no case may the height of the main cornice line exceed the following:
(.a) Between Broad and 17th Streets: 230 ft.
(.b) Between 17th and 18th Streets: 200 ft.
(.3) Above the Cornice Line. 225
No portion of the building, except pediment or attic wall, may exceed the height of the cornice, unless the portion above the cornice recedes from the plane of each building wall face at least as far as said portion extends above the cornice line. In no case may the height of any portion of a building exceed the following:
(.a) Between Broad and 17th Streets: 268 ft.
(.b) Between 17th and 18th Streets: 245 ft.

Map of buffer area:
http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gatew...e_-0-0-0-18444