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156 N 2ND ST

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Zoned CMX-3Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
URBAN FUND INC
ZIP code
19106
Year built
0
Market value
$613,700

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

4 decisions
Historic address
148 150 152 154 156 AND 158 NORTH 2ND STREET
Building description
STORE 1 STY MASONRY
Owner
URBAN FUND INC

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  1. Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Applicant must demonstrate no feasible reuse for 152 N 2nd St before demolition can be approved; structural defects at 152 N 2nd St should be addressed with repairs; rebuilding of upper floors of 148 N 2nd St acceptable if following historic preservation standards; massing must be reduced and stepped down toward Quarry Street

    Prior meeting reference: 2017 reclassification application for 152 N 2nd St denied; 2018 in-concept review of development at 152-160-64 N 2nd St reviewed but no approval or denial motion adopted; Gnome Architects' 225 Quarry Street / 151 N 3rd St project previously reviewed and denied by Architectural Committee

    Vote tally
    6 yes, 1 absent
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluverabsent
    • Justin Detwileryes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Derek Spencersupport, person
    • Julia Haymanoppose, person
    • Keeping Societyoppose, organization
    • Oscar Beisertoppose, person
    • Paul Steinkeoppose, person
    • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization

  2. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Comments offered: setback above 3-story base along Quarry Street; consolidate setbacks; increase open space between historic buildings and new building; provide further details on incorporation of side facade of 148 N 2nd St along Quarry Street

    Prior meeting reference: 2018 in-concept review; 2017 reclassification denial for 152 N 2nd St; Architectural Committee, 22 July 2025

    Vote tally
    No formal vote taken (in-concept review)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David Traubsupport, person
    • Hanna Starksupport, person
    • Julia Haymanoppose, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Denial owing to incompleteness; main block of 148 N 2nd St should be retained in entirety; existing brick on front elevation of 148 N 2nd St should be retained; parapet at 152 N 2nd St should be restored to documented historic appearance; many details of proposed reconstruction need refinement

    Prior meeting reference: In-concept review conducted in July and August 2025 by Architectural Committee and Historical Commission

    Vote tally
    6 yes, 1 absent
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinabsent
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Justin Detwileryes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • David Traubsupport, person
    • Derek Spencersupport, person
    • Markus Weidnersupport, person

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details; entire historic main blocks of 148 and 150 N. 2nd Street to be retained; third floor and garret to be reconstructed at 148 N. 2nd Street

    Prior meeting reference: In-concept review July and August 2025; Architectural Committee 30 September 2025 recommended denial due to incompleteness

    Vote tally
    12 yes, 1 absent
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Abu Saabyes
    • Carneyyes
    • Coopermanyes
    • Frankelyes
    • Hollomanyes
    • Lechyes
    • McCoubreyyes
    • Michelyes
    • O'Connoryes
    • Rabaueryes
    • Thomasyes
    • Treatabsent
    • Washingtonyes

    Testimony

    • Ben Shesupport, person
    • David Traubsupport, person
    • Derek Spencersupport, person
    • Virgis Anusauskassupport, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 10, 2025
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Sep 30, 2025
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 8, 2025
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 22, 2025
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  5. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 364123 — 156 N 2ND ST
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    Building permit 237066 — 156 N 2ND ST
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