PHILADELPHIA | 1826 Chestnut Street | 585 FT | 47 FLOORS

[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by City Wide

If that were to happen, it certainly wouldn't be the first an unknown proposes a nice big building. One tell for me that the plans aren't nearly finished, or even thought through, is that there doesn't appear to be any entrance to the upper floors. Not a terrible problem to overcome, but---.

Who owns this building? That might say something to the likelihood of this plan happening.

The entrance to the upper floors is the escalator on the east side. It’s shown in one of the renderings. They mentioned that in the zoning meeting. Look at slides 4-6 https://www.centercityresidents.org/...2020230330.pdf

The building is owned by Goodman properties. They’ve owned the building since the 90s and seem committed to the site. They seem reputable but as with most things, time will tell.

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by City Wide

If that were to happen, it certainly wouldn't be the first an unknown proposes a nice big building. One tell for me that the plans aren't nearly finished, or even thought through, is that there doesn't appear to be any entrance to the upper floors. Not a terrible problem to overcome, but---.

Who owns this building? That might say something to the likelihood of this plan happening.

The developer has owned it for about 30 years (since 1994). And their project architect is Eric Leighton with CBP Architects, successor firm to Cecil Baker + Partners.

https://www.cecilbakerpartners.com/

[summersm343]

The residential and parking entrances will be on 19th Street. These guys seem pretty conservative. They've owned the property since the 90s. They could partner with a developer if they can't get it done themselves, or get the plans approved and sell it. Not sure why they would go through the motions and spend all of this money for shits and giggles.

[summersm343]

https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...ome-into-focus

[summersm343]

This one has another meeting with the CCRA coming up:
https://www.centercityresidents.org/event-5271727

[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by summersm343

This one has another meeting with the CCRA coming up:
https://www.centercityresidents.org/event-5271727

Huh, I wonder why.

[InvisibleMan]

Originally Posted by summersm343

This one has another meeting with the CCRA coming up:
https://www.centercityresidents.org/event-5271727

Anyone have a chance to go?

[Redddog]

Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

Huh, I wonder why.

This thing looks awsome. I hope they don't ruin it.

[Mayormccheese]

I’m wondering if the old folks in the neighborhood that sued bankroll will try to block this.

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by summersm343

This one has another meeting with the CCRA coming up:
https://www.centercityresidents.org/event-5271727

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

Anyone have a chance to go?

I saw the mention here just after the meeting ended, but they’ve since posted it online on the CCRA youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ovwVU2blM&t=33s

Apparently this was just a quick reprise of the longer past meeting, due to concerns about the extent of notifications for the previous big meeting. So nothing new to see here really.

[cardeza]

CDR docs posted for this project

https://www.phila.gov/media/20230523...6-2023-CDR.pdf

[mcgrath618]

Looks like she's 585' to top of roof

[Skang]

Originally Posted by mcgrath618

Looks like she's 585' to top of roof

I’m loving the growth of our skyline , hope this move forward soon would make a big impact

[TempleGuy1000]

I like that the renderings still show the other building too. Man would I love to see these two get built.

[ColdJay64]

so is this happening or what? This and Broad & Lombard are the two projects I'm praying for most.

[bonfire]

Originally Posted by ColdJay64

so is this happening or what? This and Broad & Lombard are the two projects I'm praying for most.

If any new update happens it will be posted on this forum pretty quickly. No reason to post and ask if anything is happening! You got my hopes up that there was new development with the project!

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by ColdJay64

so is this happening or what? This and Broad & Lombard are the two projects I'm praying for most.

Originally Posted by bonfire

If any new update happens it will be posted on this forum pretty quickly. No reason to post and ask if anything is happening! You got my hopes up that there was new development with the project!

I don’t think it’s imminent, but no worries. The developer, Goodman Properties has owned the building for 30 years and can make their move when they see fit. See the relevant excerpt from the March Inquirer article:

Due to the uncertainty of the economy, a date for groundbreaking has not been set.

“It’s not the easiest time to do development projects right now, but that’ll hopefully change quickly,” [Adam] Goodman said. “We’re going to put ourselves in a position to hit the go button when it makes sense to do it. It’ll be a temporary blip, but we’ll get back on track.”

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate...-20230331.html

[kool-ski]

Zoning Permit
zp-2021-013557

for the erection of an addition to an existing single-story attached structure (w/roof decks at various floors; applicant is using leed gold bonus as per pzc 14-702(10) and underground accessory parking bonus as per pzc 14-702(9)), size and location as shown on plan/application

Streets Review
sr-2021-009238

the project propose façade preservation of the existing building onsite and the construction of two (2) floors of underground mechanical parking with curb cut access along 19th street, loading dock access along 19th street, and a 46-story, 213-unit residential tower within the footprint of the site

[SEFTA]

from Naked Philly
Tower Time! Zoning permits were issued today for a 45-story addition on top of the CVS at 19th & Chestnut. This 500+ foot tower will add to the residential density and excitement in the area, with 213 residential units and 64 underground parking spaces. How are you liking the look here?