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1001-13 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
KULKARNI RADHIKA
ZIP code
19107
Year built
1900
Market value
$248,000

Historic

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25 decisions
Historic address
VICTORY BUILDING 1021 CHESTNUT STREET, 1011-13 CHESTNUT STREET, 1001-13 CHESTNUT STREET VICTORY BUILDING, 1001 CHESTNUT STREET VICTORY BUILDING, VICTORY BUILDING 10TH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 1001-13 CHESTNUT STREET, 1011-13 CHESTNUT STREET (VICTORY BUILDING ANNEX), 1001-1013 CHESTNUT STREET, 1007-13 CHESTNUT STREET, VICTORY BUILDING 1001 CHESTNUT STREET, 1001-1013 CHESTNUT STREET (VICTORY BUILDING), VICTORY BUILDING, VICTORY BUILDING 1001-1013 CHESTNUT STREET, 1007-13 CHESTNUT STREET VICTORY BUILDING ANNEX
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
KULKARNI RADHIKA

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Certified as historically significant building

    Full source minutes

  2. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes

  3. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    National Register nomination form to be prepared

    Prior meeting reference: certified by the Commission several years ago

    Criteria cited
    Historical
    Full source minutes

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Contractor directed to submit more detailed elevation and photographs of existing condition of building facade

    Criteria cited
    Detailed elevationExisting condition documentation
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • B. Bluesteinneutral, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    preservation of original 1873 interior, gutting and complete renovation of later sections, removal of unsightly street-level structures, construction of replacement greenhouse-type structure, retention of existing grade entrance along Chestnut Street, removal of ground floor veneer, restoration of first floor openings rhythm to conform with upper levels

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Eliott Rothschildneutral, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Submission of complete set of plans and elevations required before final approval

    Prior meeting reference: Previous meeting of the Committee

    Criteria cited
    Original characterOriginal cornice rhythm
    Full source minutes

  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    sign band along both elevations to be reduced in size, sign band to be translucent in color, architect to revise drawings and resubmit to staff for final review and approval

    Criteria cited
    Second Empire design
    Full source minutes

  8. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Owner required to provide: pro forma for reasonable reuses (office, office/retail, office/residential), estimate for cost of stabilization, and estimate for preparation of engineering study. Owner urged to secure building from elements and vagrants. Richard Tyler to appear before Judge Lehrer to clarify scope of violation and Commission's interest.

    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipDemolition by neglectPublic safetyStructural integrityFederal income tax credit feasibility
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Morris Hersmansupport, person
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Robert Solvibileneutral, person
    • Samuel Rappaportsupport, person

  9. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Owner to submit complete application per Rules and Regulations including: pro forma for reasonable reuses (office, mixed use), estimate of stabilization cost, estimate for engineering study preparation; owner urged to secure building from elements and vagrants; masonry sealing of ground floor openings required; Fire Department conditions: remove combustibles, broom-clean every floor, seal first two floors with masonry

    Prior meeting reference: Report of Architectural Committee, 28 March 1991; Department of Licenses and Inspections re-inspection 27 March 1991; L&I report 4 April 1991

    Criteria cited
    Demolition by neglectPublic safetyFinancial hardshipRehabilitation feasibility
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Donald Kligermanneutral, person
    • Harold H. Hairstonneutral, person
    • Morris P. Hershmansupport, person
    • Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporationoppose, organization
    • Richard Tyleroppose, person
    • Samuel Rappaportsupport, person

  10. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Vote tally
    no vote taken
    Criteria cited
    Court of Common Pleas hearing pending
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  11. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Committee voted to refer the complete application to an independent consultant for analysis; motion made by Nathan, seconded by Brownlee

    Prior meeting reference: October 1990 L&I order to repair or demolish loose roof elements; October 1972 Commission designation; court hearing 27 June 1991 before Judge Nigro; prior Committee request for two pro forma submissions

    Vote tally
    Approved unanimously; Hollenberg abstained
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipNo economically viable reuse demonstratedSignificant landmark status warrants comprehensive independent reviewPublic safety concerns — loose roof elements, fires, vandalismDemolition by neglectBuilding designated as landmark in October 1972
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergabstain
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • Morris Hershmansupport, person
    • Nathaniel Carrneutral, person
    • Paul Uyeharaneutral, person
    • Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Richard Tyleroppose, person
    • Samuel Rappaportsupport, person

  12. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    independent consultant to assess owner's financial hardship claim; building tour scheduled

    Criteria cited
    Financial hardship claim requires independent consultant assessmentBuilding tour scheduled to evaluate condition
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Hollenbergabstain

  14. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Committee requested written remarks from Scott Wilds and David Brownlee regarding their building tour to be included in the record

    Prior meeting reference: July 1991 Committee on Financial Hardship meeting; materials forwarded to independent appraiser M. Richard Cohen

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipEconomic viability of rehabilitationCurrent and foreseeable market conditionsSelf-imposed hardship considerationCompleteness and accuracy of applicant's submissionIndependence and adequacy of appraiser's report
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes

    Testimony

    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • Morris Hershansupport, person
    • Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporationneutral, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Samuel Rappaportsupport, person
    • William Bladesneutral, person

  15. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on the Victory Building to explore rehabilitation potential during remaining two months of six-month stay of demolition under Section 14-2007

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Financial Hardship meeting, 5 September 1991; Samuel Rappaport financial submission, July 1991

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipSection 14-2007 of the Philadelphia CodePhiladelphia preservation ordinance
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergabstain
    • David Wismeryes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • James Cuoratoyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • William Brownyes

    Testimony

    • Donna Harrisoppose, person
    • Foundation for Architectureoppose, organization
    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • John Higginsoppose, person
    • Morris Hershmansupport, person
    • Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • William Bladesoppose, person

  16. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Denied without prejudice to future submission; applicant may resubmit if expressions of interest do not manifest in feasible rehabilitation

    Prior meeting reference: 356th Stated Meeting (9 October 1991); 11 September 1991 Commission vote to defer; Committee on Financial Hardship September 1991 determination; Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee report

    Vote tally
    unanimous, with Hollenberg abstaining
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardship three-part test: reasonable reuse not precludedFinancial hardship three-part test: reasonable rate of return not demonstrated as unachievableFinancial hardship three-part test: sale of property not shown to be impracticableHistorical significance of Second Empire architectureNational Register listing 1980Center City East Commercial Historic District listing 1984Philadelphia Historical Commission designation 1972Public safety concernsOwner's record of neglect/demolition by neglectNew expressions of interest from Thomas Jefferson University and Kevin DonahoePurpose of preservation ordinance
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergabstain
    • David Wismerno
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • James Cuoratoyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie G. Wolfyes

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplanoppose, person
    • Captain Nathaniel Carrneutral, person
    • Don McNeilneutral, person
    • Donna Harrisoppose, person
    • Foundation for Architectureoppose, organization
    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • Kevin F. Donohoeoppose, person
    • Morris Hershmansupport, person
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Richard Tyleroppose, person
    • Samuel Rappaportsupport, person
    • Sandra Garzoppose, person
    • William Bladesoppose, person

  17. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Board of Licenses & Inspections Review heard an appeal on the Commission's denial

    Criteria cited
    Commission's prior denial of demolition permit
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Richard Tylerneutral, person

  18. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Owner must still obtain demolition permit and post notice on property for 21 days before commencing demolition, Dangerous materials from penthouse assessed as imminently dangerous removed or being removed

    Prior meeting reference: Board of Licenses & Inspections Review decision; previous Commission meeting

    Full source minutes

  19. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    federal acquisition for rehabilitation holds best hope, appeal argument scheduled for October 2, 1992

    Prior meeting reference: 361st Meeting (8 April 1992)

    Criteria cited
    Reuse practicalityEconomic feasibility
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  20. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Wayne S. Spilovesupport, person

  21. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of storefront design with metal frames (not wood); staff to review details

    Vote tally
    Architectural Committee voted to recommend approval
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jonathan Brohsupport, person
    • Randal Baronneutral, person

  23. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approved for restoring cast-iron piers, glass in transoms, metal panels in storefront openings and below, and paneled or flush metal doors, with staff to review details.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jonathan Brohsupport, person

  25. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Rental license 804177 at 1001-13 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 27, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 10, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 30, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 8, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 29, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 10, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 13, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 14, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 8, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 13, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 11, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Financial Hardship — Sep 5, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 14, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 10, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Financial Hardship — Jul 3, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 12, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 8, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 28, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 16, 1983
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 21, 1982
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jan 20, 1982
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 16, 1976
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 1, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Apr 15, 1975
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 5, 1972
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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