214 VINE ST

Historic address

2-16 VINE STREET (THE JAYNE ESTATE BUILDING), 2-16 VINE STREET, 208 210 AND 212 VINE STREET AND 207 209 AND 211 NEW STREET, JAYNE ESTATE BUILDING 2-16 VINE STREET, 2-16 VINE STREET (JAYNE ESTATE BUILDING), 208 210 AND 212 VINE STREET; 207 209 AND 211 NEW STREET, 214-20 VINE STREET

Year built

2023

Building description

NON PD PKG LOT COMMERCIAL

Owner

VINE NEW ASSOCIATES LLC

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1. Oct 2, 1987

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Vote tally

   unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Sole remnant of nineteenth century commercial development along the waterfrontImportant example of work of architect John McArthur, Jr.Only known warehouse structure by McArthurAdvanced form of warehouse design with eight separate units unified behind single grand facadeResulted from Jayne Trust, estate of important Philadelphia patent medicine magnate Dr. David Jayne

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Caroline Golabyes
   • David Baldingeryes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • Ira Myersyes
   • Janet Klein Hymanyes
   • Richard Tyleryes
   • Sandra Tatmanyes
2. Oct 28, 1987

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Prior meeting reference: Commission Meeting, 25 February 1987; Committee on Historic Designation Meeting, 2 October 1987

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Significance as 19th-century commercial buildingOnly surviving example of its kind on Delaware AvenueNational Register criteria

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • David Brownleesupport, person
3. Jan 14, 1988

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Committee discouraged construction on top of the Jayne Building; preferred highrise confined to adjacent site; if addition atop building, must be confined to south and west portions, kept back from Delaware Avenue and Vine Street elevations; tower shape should conform to site geometry; reduced scale and bulk; formal application with full plans and specifications required before final review

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   Testimony

   • Theodore T. Bartley, Jr.support, person
4. Jan 27, 1988

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

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5. Apr 28, 1988

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Approval in concept only; refined drawings required as design progresses. Proposal includes partial demolition of 2-16 Vine Street and demolition of 241-243 N. Water Street to accommodate garage and mid-rise tower. Apartments reduced to under 100; additional floors on top reduced to ten.

   Prior meeting reference: 14 January 1988 Architectural Committee meeting

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Theodore T. Bartley, Jr.support, person
6. May 11, 1988

   Other

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   submission of additional information required before approval

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 28 April 1988

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7. Aug 25, 1988

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Detailed drawings for windows and doors required, Drawing of new entrance canopy on Vine Street required, Developer to be notified of archaeological site designation

   Prior meeting reference: 11 May 1988

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8. Mar 28, 1991

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Owner required to provide pro forma for reuse of Jayne Building by itself, including any advertisements for sale and other information per Rules and Regulations. Application referred to Committee for Financial Hardship. Commission to retain independent consultant to examine all submitted materials. Owner urged to seal building with masonry to secure against vandals and fires.

   Prior meeting reference: Building entered on Philadelphia Register of Historic Places 28 October 1987; entered on National Register of Historic Places April 1987; Zoning Board variance granted 20 December 1988

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Financial hardshipInability to secure financingCarrying costsPublic nuisance violationPre-purchase knowledge of historic designation eligibilityDemolition by neglectNational Register of Historic Places listing

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Dayl Pearsonsupport, person
   • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
   • Penelope H. Batcheleroppose, person
   • Randal Baronneutral, person
   • Richard Goldsteinsupport, person
   • Roger Prichardoppose, person
9. May 8, 1991

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Referred to Committee for Financial Hardship; independent consultant to be retained to examine application; June 1987 appraisal correction noted in minutes

   Prior meeting reference: Report of Architectural Committee, 28 March 1991

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   Testimony

   • James Cuoratoneutral, person
10. Jun 3, 1991

    Other

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Committee requested supplemental documentation including: 1989 appraisal, pro forma analyses using existing conditions with income tax credit and facade easement, financial abatement estimate from demolition for surface parking, costs to seal and mothball building for several years, comparison of preceding estimates, and documentation of property sale attempts

    Criteria cited

    Historical significanceFinancial hardship claimPublic policy concernsStructural conditionArchitectural importance as nineteenth-century Delaware Avenue waterfront commerceIncome tax credit eligibilityFacade easement

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Dayl Pearsonsupport, person
    • Jason Nathanneutral, person
    • Michael Kearneyoppose, person
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
    • Scott Wildsneutral, person
11. Jun 12, 1991

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    1989 appraisal copy required, two pro forma analyses with existing conditions using income tax credit alone and both income tax credit and facade easement, estimate of financial abatement from demolition and surface parking lot development, estimate of costs to seal and 'moth-ball' for several years, comparison of preceding estimates, documentation of attempts to sell property

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Financial Hardship meeting 3 June 1991

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Financial hardship analysis requiredEconomic viability of reuse optionsIncome tax credit availabilityFacade easement options

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
12. Sep 5, 1991

    Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Committee noted that if demolition approved by Commission, approval could be conditioned upon submittal of demonstrated financing, construction documents, and lender commitments to prevent replacement with undeveloped lot

    Prior meeting reference: June 1991 Committee on Financial Hardship meeting; cooperation with Planar and Historical Commissions on prior tower-behind-restoration proposal

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Financial hardshipEconomic viability of rehabilitationInability to obtain financing for preservation scheme during favorable marketSale of property practicabilityCurrent market conditions and real estate downturnAssessment by independent appraiser Reaves Lukens

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

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

    Testimony

    • B.T. Waterfront, Inc.support, organization
    • Daryl Pearsonsupport, person
    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Richard W. Thomoppose, person
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
    • William Bladesneutral, person
13. Sep 11, 1991

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Owner to furnish drawings and photographs to specifications of the Historic American Buildings Survey (per Wilds request adopted in financial hardship vote)

    Prior meeting reference: Financial hardship report of Committee on Financial Hardship, meeting of 5 September 1991

    Vote tally

    Financial hardship report adopted 10-2; demolition permit approved 4-3 with 1 abstention

    Criteria cited

    Financial hardshipSection 14-2007 of the Philadelphia CodeHistoric American Buildings Survey

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeno
    • David Hollenbergno
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • Scott Wildsno
    • Stephanie Wolfabstain

    Testimony

    • Dayl Pearsonsupport, person
    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
14. Oct 9, 1991

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Building is vacant; owner demonstrated financial hardship and good faith; Committee on Financial Hardship report of 5 September 1991 concluded owner demonstrated financial hardship

    Prior meeting reference: September 1991 (355th Stated Meeting) - Committee on Financial Hardship report of 5 September 1991; special meeting held with improper notice

    Vote tally

    9-2

    Criteria cited

    Financial hardshipGood faith effort by owner to rehabilitatePenn Central constitutional taking testNo viable use currentlyNo Transfer of Development Rights program available

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Brownleeno
    • David Hollenbergno
    • David Wismeryes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • William Brownyes

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplansupport, person
    • Gray Smithoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • John Streetsupport, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Richard Tylerneutral, person
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
15. Jun 24, 2014

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    No masonry openings on the Vine Street buildings are to be modified except at the stair tower; dormers to be retained and repaired; stucco samples to be removed at the three Vine Street buildings for staff review; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, May 2014; withdrawn before June 2014 Historical Commission meeting

    Vote tally

    Majority voted to recommend approval with conditions

    Criteria cited

    Standard 6Repair rather than replaceStandard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsno
    • Nan Guttermanno
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes

    Testimony

    • Ben Leechneutral, person
    • Eve Parrotsupport, person
    • Rich Thomsupport, person
    • Stuart Rosenbergsupport, person
16. Jul 11, 2014

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    No masonry openings on Vine Street buildings modified except at stair tower; dormers retained and repaired; samples of stucco removed at three Vine Street buildings for review; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, May 2014; withdrawn before June 2014 Historical Commission meeting

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Standard 6Repair rather than replaceStandard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • JoAnn Jonesyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Ralph DiPietroyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Sam Sherman Jr.yes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Thomas McDadeyes
17. Oct 27, 2020

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Vote tally

    6-0

    Criteria cited

    Standard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Justin Detwileryes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Franklin Bridge North Neighborsoppose, organization
    • Gary Vernickoppose, person
    • Julie Morningstarsupport, person
    • Robert Gurmankinoppose, person
18. Nov 13, 2020

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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