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5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE

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Zoned CMX-2.5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
MCCOY REAL ESTATE MANAGEM
ZIP code
19144
Year built
1915
Market value
$682,100

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

10 decisions
Historic address
3700-4000 BLOCKS OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE, GERMANTOWN ROAD, GERMANTOWN JUNCTION, 5200-5400 BLOCKS OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 7200-7600 BLOCKS OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 7100-7200 BLOCKS OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE
Year built
1915
Building description
STR/OFF+APT 3 STY MASONRY
Owner
MCCOY REAL ESTATE MANAGEM

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  1. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Criteria cited
    Historical
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  2. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved
    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Major building by major architectSymbolic significance to Pennsylvania Railroad
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Stephanie G. Wolfyes

    Testimony

    • David Brownleesupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Concrete in track area to be left raw (un-tinted, un-patterned), matching the concrete approved in the earlier Germantown Avenue application

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission review of 3700-4000 blocks of Germantown Avenue in 2000

    Vote tally
    2 in favor, 1 abstention (no quorum initially; quorum achieved mid-discussion)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Suzanne Pentzabstain

    Testimony

    • Andrew Maginnisneutral, person
    • Catherine Franklinoppose, person
    • Elizabeth Amissonsupport, person
    • Harry Laspeesupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Larry Linksupport, person
    • Penn-Knox Neighborsneutral, organization
    • Preservation Alliancesupport, organization
    • Tina LeCoffneutral, person
    • Walt Zamansupport, person

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Tabled for up to six months pending technical and jurisdictional clarification from SEPTA and PennDOT

    Prior meeting reference: Commission reviewed 3700-4000 blocks of Germantown Avenue in 2000; Ad-hoc Committee formed at that time

    Vote tally
    7-0 to table (Sklaroff abstained)
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • Harris Steinbergyes
    • James Brown IVyes
    • Joseph Jamesyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes

    Testimony

    • Catherine Franklinoppose, person
    • Elizabeth Amissonsupport, person
    • Harry Laspeesupport, person
    • John Galleryneutral, person
    • Wali Zamansupport, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Tabled in December 2005 for a period not to exceed six months

    Prior meeting reference: December 2005 Commission meeting

    Full source minutes

  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Tabled for period not to exceed six months in December 2005

    Prior meeting reference: December 2005 Commission meeting

    Full source minutes

  7. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Replace existing girder rail with T-rail; restore granite block in travel lanes; install plain (not stamped) concrete in track area and at crosswalks; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: February 2006 meeting; tabled for up to four months; Special Committee on Paving created

    Vote tally
    7 to 1; Sklaroff abstained
    Criteria cited
    Historic Street Paving Thematic District designation
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • Kathleen Murrayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Norman Tissianno
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Anthony Boharaoppose, person
    • Catherine Franklinsupport, person
    • Farah Jimenezoppose, person
    • George Lyonssupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Larry Linksupport, person
    • Larry McEwensupport, person
    • Lydia Groseoppose, person
    • Robert Previdisupport, person

  8. Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Referenced as precedent: Commission approved T-rail with concrete in track area in 1999-2000 review but stated decision would not set precedent

    Prior meeting reference: 1999 and 2000 Historical Commission reviews; Ad-hoc Committee under Robert Thomas

    Criteria cited
    Historic Street Paving Thematic District designation
    Full source minutes

  9. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Proposal as submitted denied; approved instead with 7-inch girder rail, granite block from curb to curb, and concrete at crosswalks; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: December 2005 meeting; tabled for up to six months

    Vote tally
    7 to 1; Sklaroff abstained (proposal as submitted denied; alternative approved)
    Criteria cited
    Historic Street Paving Thematic District designation
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • Kathleen Murrayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Norman Tissianno
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Anthony Boharaoppose, person
    • Catherine Franklinsupport, person
    • Farah Jimenezoppose, person
    • George Lyonssupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Larry Linksupport, person
    • Larry McEwensupport, person
    • Lydia Groseoppose, person
    • Robert Previdisupport, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2026-052338 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2024-045206 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 14, 2020
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  4. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 952852 — 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  5. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 952853 — 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 5137184 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 5137185 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 5137183 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4933251 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4933253 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 4933252 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  12. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4866320 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  13. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4866321 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  14. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4866319 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  15. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 4550011 at 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  16. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 131649 — 5555-57 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 9, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 10, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 28, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 9, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 29, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 13, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 28, 1969
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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