149 S HANCOCK ST

Historic address

149 SOUTH HANCOCK STREET (BOUVIER BUILDING), 149 HANCOCK STREET, 149 SOUTH. HANCOCK STREET, 149 SOUTH HANCOCK STREET

Year built

1930

Building description

ROW 4 STY MASONRY

Owner

FRAYMAN IGOR

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1. Feb 6, 1975

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Area F Old City Area, reviewed and approved at request of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

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2. Nov 21, 1984

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Six-month statutory delay imposed. Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority must examine site and buildings bounded by Front Street, Hancock Street, Sansom Street and Walnut Street and consider acquisition for re-marketing to private developer with preservation provision requiring rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings.

   Prior meeting reference: Within Area F, subject to Independence National Historical Park and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority consideration

   Vote tally

   With Mr. Lovy abstaining

   Criteria cited

   Superior quality and integrity of existing buildingsLimited development potential due to height restrictionsAvailability of rehabilitation tax incentivesPreservation of block characterArea F designation

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Herbert W. Lovyabstain

   Testimony

   • MaryLou MacFarlandoppose, person
   • Ramon Poselneutral, person
3. Jun 16, 1986

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Applicant must submit economic information as specified in historic preservation ordinance, Information will be referred to independent consultant for evaluation

   Prior meeting reference: Old ordinance demolition permit application by previous owner; September 1985 new application; two prior scheduled hearings with withdrawals

   Vote tally

   no_decision

   Criteria cited

   Economic data as specified in historic preservation ordinance

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • John Taxinsupport, person
4. Jun 25, 1986

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Mr. Taxin submitted one page report supporting justification for demolition; Committee recommends further information be supplied

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting held on 16 June 1986

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5. Aug 14, 1986

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Vote tally

   unanimous

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6. Aug 27, 1986

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Delay action pending inspection by David Hollenberg and a structural engineer to ascertain the validity of existing conditions described in support of demolition request

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting held on 14 August 1986

   Vote tally

   Unanimous deferral

   Criteria cited

   Existing conditions

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Caroline Golabyes
   • David Hollenbergyes
   • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
   • Jason Nathanyes
   • Joan Ferreirayes
   • William Thompsonyes
7. Sep 24, 1986

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

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8. Jan 8, 1987

   Nomination

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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9. Jan 28, 1987

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Economic feasibility study prepared by Growth Properties under review by independent consultant

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting, 8 January 1987

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10. Feb 25, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Commission requested additional data from both Old City Civic Association and Growth Properties; decision to be made at March meeting

    Criteria cited

    Historic preservation ordinance criteria for demolition permit

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Mike Scholnicksupport, person
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
11. Mar 25, 1987

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

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12. Apr 29, 1987

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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13. Jun 24, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Demolition permit denied; staff to continue pursuit of Redevelopment Authority feasibility study results

    Prior meeting reference: Philadelphia Historical Commission meeting 25 March 1987

    Vote tally

    5-3

    Criteria cited

    Economic feasibilitySale practicabilityRate of returnAvailable uses for property

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanno
    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Brownleeno
    • David Damblyno
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • John Streetno
    • William D. Thompsonno

    Testimony

    • Herbert Basssupport, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Roger Prichardoppose, person
14. Oct 28, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    All accumulated materials to be distributed to Architectural Committee for review; materials then distributed to Commission members prior to November meeting; final Architectural Committee review and recommendation to be shared with Commission

    Prior meeting reference: Prior demolition request reviewed at earlier meetings; materials received from Redevelopment Authority 26-27 October 1987

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplanneutral, person
    • Richard Tylerneutral, person
15. Nov 12, 1987

    Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee determined it was not competent to evaluate financial data; Committee recommended strongly that the Commission consider formation of a Committee with expertise to review financial data in conformance with Section 7(f) of preservation ordinance

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Herbert Bassneutral, person
    • Roger T. Prichardneutral, person
16. Dec 2, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Brownlee requested written summary of oral testimony before voting; motion to table failed

    Prior meeting reference: Same meeting as demolition vote above; procedural motion preceding final demolition vote

    Vote tally

    Motion to table denied 6 to 5

    Criteria cited

    Adequacy of written record for decision-making

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Christine Washingtonno
    • Christopher Cashmanno
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.no
    • Henry Herlingno
    • Jason Nathanno
    • Joan Ferreirayes
    • John Streetno
    • Scott Wildeyes

    Testimony

    • David Brownleeneutral, person
17. Dec 2, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Demolition permit denied June 1987; investigation of RDA housing bonds suggested at that meeting; RDA report of infeasibility submitted; reconsideration unanimously approved at this meeting before vote on demolition

    Vote tally

    Approved; David Brownlee, Barbara Kaplan, and Scott Wilde abstained

    Criteria cited

    Economic infeasibility of rehabilitationRedevelopment Authority determination that property cannot support rehabilitation mortgageNew information — RDA offer to purchase at $186,000

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanabstain
    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • Christopher Cashmanyes
    • David Brownleeabstain
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Henry Herlingyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • John Streetyes
    • Scott Wildeabstain

    Testimony

    • George C. Hoezneutral, person
    • Herbert Basssupport, person
    • Jane Quigleyneutral, person
    • National Park Serviceoppose, organization
    • Redevelopment Authorityneutral, organization
    • Roger Prichardneutral, person
18. Dec 30, 1987

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: June 24, 1987 (disapproving Bookbinder's demolition application); December 2, 1987 (approving Bookbinder's demolition application)

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Law Department legal opinionPrior Commission decision of June 24, 1987

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Caroline Golabyes
    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Joan Ferreirayes
    • William D. Thompsonyes

    Testimony

    • Patrick M. Starrneutral, person
19. Jun 19, 1989

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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20. Feb 28, 1995

    Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Willing to revisit when proposal is more concrete, Building sealing and roof patching by Redevelopment Authority

    Prior meeting reference: Commission vote of 8 February 1995 on 103-105 and 107-109 Walnut Street; related development proposal

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Corner property statusAlley contribution to historic characterLack of sufficient program definitionSpeculative parcel assemblage

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinno
    • David Hollenbergno
    • Don Stevensonno
    • Herbert W. Levyno
    • J. William Cornellno
    • Suzanne Pentzno
    • Tony Atkinno

    Testimony

    • Arlene Matzkinneutral, person
    • Herbert W. Levyneutral, person
    • Joseph Pacittisupport, person
    • Leonard J. Ciccotelloneutral, person
    • Richard Thomoppose, person
    • Richard Tylerneutral, person
21. Mar 8, 1995

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Proposal denied due to lack of information and insufficient development. Building was previously mothballed by Redevelopment Authority who still owns it. Similar treatment requested for 103-105 and 107-109 Walnut Street parcels. Commission voted at 391st meeting that Walnut Street buildings should remain mothballed pending more developed proposal.

    Prior meeting reference: 391st Stated Meeting (8 February 1995); 1987 Bookbinder's restaurant demolition request

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Insufficient development of proposalLack of demonstrable need for demolition

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Peter VanderHeideyes
    • Robert Vanceyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Stephen Mullinyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • William Candeloriyes

    Testimony

    • Joseph Pacittioppose, person
    • Leonard Ciccotellooppose, person
22. May 9, 2003

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

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23. Jun 13, 2003

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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24. Sep 1, 2005

    Informational

    Document type: DC

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • John Galleryneutral, person
25. Oct 14, 2005

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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26. Mar 23, 2010

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee encouraged applicants to revise plans: retain cast-iron storefront; set back rooftop deck 15 feet from Hancock Street facade and 3 feet from south facade; minimize elevator and stair penthouse height and size; use open vertical metal picket deck rail; locate HVAC below north parapet wall; if brick party walls cannot be repaired, use brick-colored smooth stucco with punched-opening windows compatible with historic building.

    Prior meeting reference: Individually designated 2/6/1975; Significant in Old City Historic District, designated 12/12/2003; built c. 1825 for Michael Bouvier, master furniture maker

    Criteria cited

    Standard 2Preserve historic characterStandard 3A record of its own timeStandard 4Keep significant later changesStandard 5Preserve distinctive featuresStandard 6Repair rather than replaceStandard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversibleRoofs Guidelines

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Gedalia Vinokurovsupport, person
    • Joe Schiavooppose, person
    • Julia Fraymansupport, person
    • Old City Civic Associationoppose, organization
    • Zory Shmidoffsupport, person
27. Apr 9, 2010

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Revised design with cast-iron storefront retained, deck set back 15 feet from Hancock Street facade and 3 feet from south facade, deck railing lighter and transparent, window openings in party walls punched and vertically oriented, north and east wall scoring connected for unified appearance, staff to review details including door design for south facade.

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Standard 2Preserve historic characterStandard 3A record of its own timeStandard 4Keep significant later changesStandard 5Preserve distinctive featuresStandard 6Repair rather than replaceStandard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversibleRoofs Guidelines

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Schaafyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Richardson Dilworth IIIyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Susan O. W. Jaffeyes

    Testimony

    • Cynthia Philoneutral, person
    • Gedalia Vinokurovsupport, person
    • Julia Fraymansupport, person
28. Jun 23, 2015

    Other

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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29. Jul 10, 2015

    Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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