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257 S 4TH ST

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Zoned RSA-5Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
WALTER R EDMUNDS
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1860
Market value
$1,005,000

Historic

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7 decisions
Historic address
257 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, 257 SOUTH. FOURTH STREET, 257 SOUTH 4TH STREET
Year built
1860
Building description
STR/OFF+APT 3 STY MASONRY
Owner
WALTER R EDMUNDS

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    third story windows must be made to match other third story windows in that group, which have not been altered

    Criteria cited
    Matching existing third story windows in group
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    door must have sidelights, shutters designed for side elevation, windows must be larger to match original front windows, windows and doors must match original sizes, front steps must have nosings matching other steps in row, matching ironwork required, battlement must be corrected if too low

    Criteria cited
    Architectural detailingFenestration consistencyOrnamentation
  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Brick veneer walls to be erected by Redevelopment Authority, Brick and bond must match front walls

    Criteria cited
    Brick consistencyBond matching
  4. Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Roof deck denied; removal of 1981 rear addition approved in concept per Standard 10; live roof and door structure for parking pad approved in concept per Standard 9; addition of two windows to north wall approved in concept per Standard 9; applicant to conduct exploratory work on rear wall before final application; final application to include complete demolition plans

    Prior meeting reference: 1981 Historical Commission approval of rear addition; 1963 façade reconstruction in consultation with Historical Commission and Redevelopment Authority

    Vote tally
    5 Yes, 2 Absent
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluverabsent
    • Justin Detwilerabsent
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jane Ahnsupport, person
    • Judith L. Robinsonsupport, person
  7. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details.

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee in-concept review, April 2025; Architectural Committee meeting 25 November 2025, recommendation approval with conditions

    Vote tally
    10 yes, 0 no, 3 absent
    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guideline
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Abu Saabyes
    • Carneyyes
    • Coopermanabsent
    • Frankelyes
    • Hollomanabsent
    • Lechyes
    • McCoubreyyes
    • Michelyes
    • O'Connorabsent
    • Rabaueryes
    • Thomasyes
    • Treatyes
    • Washingtonyes

    Testimony

    • Jane Ahnsupport, person
    • Judith Robinsonsupport, person

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  1. L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  3. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  5. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision

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  7. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  9. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCancelled
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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