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1601 MOUNT VERNON ST

OPA 88100138836 linked recordsCouncil district 5

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Zoned RM-1Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
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Owner
MT VERNON COMMONS LLC
ZIP code
19130
Year built
2026
Market value
$1,046,000

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

13 decisions
Historic address
1601 MOUNT VERNON STREET (ROBERT PURVIS HOUSE), 1601 MT. VERNON STREET, 1601 MT VERNON STREET, 1601 MOUNT VERNON STREET
Year built
2026
Building description
ROW W/OFF STR 3 STY MASON
Owner
MT VERNON COMMONS LLC

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  1. Informational

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Owner expressed desire to restore property and dedicate small museum to Robert Purvis

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Significant building statusHistorical association with Robert Purvis, African-American community leader
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Bruce Lavertyyes
    • David Baldingeryes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • Janet Kleinyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes

    Testimony

    • Miguel Santiagosupport, person

  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Acevedoneutral, person
    • Miguel Santiagoneutral, person

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Revisions to designs for rear roof (flat roof instead of shingles on stair enclosure) and side windows (2-over-2 for very small windows; staff to review side windows after stucco removal); staff to review details; front facade restoration at first floor was recommended but applicant did not agree

    Prior meeting reference: Seen at several Committee meetings ago, withdrawn before reaching the Commission

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Acevedosupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved total rehabilitation plan in 2003

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Allen W. Rubinneutral, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Miguel Santiagosupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Provided the vinyl siding is replaced with an appropriate cladding material and the engineering details are verified, with the staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission approved rehabilitation in 2003; 2012 court order

    Vote tally
    Approved by Architectural Committee with conditions
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes

    Testimony

    • James Harresupport, person
    • Scott Woodruffsupport, person

  9. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 27 June 2017

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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  10. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Garage at proposed rear ell deemed inappropriate; rear wing should be clad in brick rather than siding; brick on three-story building should continue along side wall; entry door and garage door design should be reconsidered to better reflect qualities of the district.

    Prior meeting reference: PHC approved rehabilitation 12/12/2003; 2/1/2007; 4/6/2009; 6/24/2010; 2/3/2011; 3/14/2012; 1/7/2013; 7/14/2017; 5/22/2019; 3/6/2020

    Vote tally
    6 Yes, 1 Absent
    Criteria cited
    Secretary of the Interior's Standard 6Secretary of the Interior's Standard 9
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Justin Detwilerabsent
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Meredith Kellersupport, person
    • Plato Marinakos Jr.support, person
    • Spring Garden Community Development Corporationneutral, organization

  11. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Suggestion to consider moving the garage from the rear ell to the wider section of the rear addition

    Prior meeting reference: Multiple PHC approvals 2003–2020; court orders 2007, 2011, 2012, 2017; conservatorship appointed 2018

    Vote tally
    11-0, 2 absent
    Criteria cited
    Secretary of the Interior's Standard 6Secretary of the Interior's Standard 9
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Carneyyes
    • Coopermanyes
    • Doddsyes
    • Edwardsyes
    • Lechyes
    • Leporiyes
    • Mattioniyes
    • McCoubreyyes
    • Michelyes
    • O'Donnellyes
    • Sánchezabsent
    • Thomasyes
    • Washingtonyes

    Testimony

    • Meredith Kellerneutral, person
    • Plato Marinakossupport, person

  12. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Approved via consent agenda per Architectural Committee recommendation

    Vote tally
    11 yes, 1 absent
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Donna Carneyyes
    • Emily Coopermanyes
    • Erin Kindtyes
    • Jessica Sánchezyes
    • John Mattioniabsent
    • John P. Lechyes
    • Kimberly Washingtonyes
    • Mark Doddsyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Sara Leporiyes
    • Stephanie Michelyes

  13. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved
    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Coopermanyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes

    Testimony

    • Justino Navaroopponent, person
    • Lori Arnoldsupporter, person
    • Oscar Beisertsupporter, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-068118 at 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2026-068119 at 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit EP-2026-005352 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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    Building permit EP-2026-001071 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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    Building permit PP-2026-000355 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit MP-2025-004709 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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    Building permit FP-2025-000634 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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    L&I violation VI-2025-008669 at 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2025-006482 at 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    Building permit PP-2024-014665 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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    Building permit SP-2024-000960 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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  12. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit CP-2024-002447 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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  13. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit ZP-2023-009251 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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  14. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Aug 11, 2023
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 11, 2023
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Jul 25, 2023
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  17. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Apr 8, 2022
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Apr 8, 2022
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  19. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Mar 22, 2022
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 22, 2022
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  21. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 986566 — 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
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  22. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Jul 14, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 14, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  24. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Jun 27, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 27, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  26. Linked by parcel number
    Vacant Residential Property / Lot license 560096 at 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  27. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — May 13, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  28. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 13, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  29. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — Apr 26, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  30. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 26, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  31. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 12, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  32. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 25, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  33. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 10, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  34. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 30, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  35. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Sep 13, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  36. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Historic Designation — Jul 26, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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