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5320 GERMANTOWN AVE

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Zoned CMX-2.5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
5320 GERMANTOWN AVENUE AS
ZIP code
19144
Year built
1900
Market value
$468,400

Historic

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9 decisions
Historic address
5324-5326-5328 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 5320 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 5324-5328 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 5324 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, 5320 GERMANTOWN AVENUE SW CORNER OF PENN STREET
Year built
1900
Building description
STR/OFF+APT 3 STY MASONRY
Owner
5320 GERMANTOWN AVENUE AS

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  1. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Consultant to assess economic viability; staff to prepare history summary including historical significance, chain of title, Department inspection records, and owner involvement; consideration of low-income tax credits

    Vote tally
    unanimous approval of deferral recommendation
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipDemolition by neglectHistoric characterNational Register districtLow-income tax credit program eligibility
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • William L. Brownyes

    Testimony

    • Catherine Franklinoppose, person
    • Deborah Kellysupport, organization
    • Marilyn Moodysupport, person
    • Michael F. Youngsupport, person
    • Steve Kauffmansupport, person

  2. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  3. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Deferred to 14 December 1990 meeting; contingent upon owner sealing and securing properties before winter; all interested parties to meet within 30 days to devise a rehabilitation strategy

    Prior meeting reference: Demolition permit application filed July 1990; financial hardship appeal filed; previously denied; deferred at prior meetings

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipStructural conditionDemolition by neglectAvailability of public subsidy (Project HOMES, CDBG, MEND)Historic preservation and low-income housing tax creditsContribution to Germantown Avenue National Register District
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Baldingeryes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • David Wismeryes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • James Cuoratoyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • John Streetyes
    • Peter Abornyes
    • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • William L. Brownyes

    Testimony

    • Catherine K. Franklinoppose, person
    • Deborah Kellyoppose, person
    • Greater Germantown Housing Development Corporationoppose, organization
    • Jason Stumpneutral, person
    • M. Richard Cohenneutral, person
    • Michael F. Youngsupport, person
    • Penn-Knox Neighborhood Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Steve Kauffmanoppose, person

  4. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Committee forwarded determination of financial hardship to the full Commission; Scott Wilds indicated he would remain receptive to testimony supporting preservation of 5324 Germantown Avenue at the Commission hearing

    Prior meeting reference: January 1990 initial demolition permit application; June 1990 financial hardship application; November 1990 Richard Cohen report; December 1990–July 1991 meetings among owner, PKNA, OHCD, and Historical Commission staff

    Vote tally
    4-0
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipNo economically viable reuse demonstratedDeteriorated conditionSubstantial public subsidy required for rehabilitationNo community development corporation able to commit to project
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

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

    Testimony

    • Catherine Franklinoppose, person
    • Howard Kittelloppose, person
    • Michael Youngsupport, person
    • Penn-Knox Neighborhood Associationoppose, organization
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Richard Cohenneutral, person
    • Tom Massaroneutral, person

  5. Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    permit secured for repairs

    Criteria cited
    Repair of holes from adjacent building demolition
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Randal Baronneutral, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Liz Zimmerssupport, person
    • Steve Kuzmickisupport, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit ZP-2021-001681 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsIssued
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 1037042 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 3670206 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    Building permit 553533 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  5. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Jun 13, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  6. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — May 27, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commission

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  7. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 3272843 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 3272845 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 3272844 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  10. Linked by map point
    311: Building Construction at 05320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philly 311 service requestsClosed
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  11. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 425945 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  12. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 427938 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  13. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 427409 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  14. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2686681 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 2686680 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 2686682 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  17. Linked by parcel number
    Rental license 569353 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  18. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 417401 — 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  19. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2428838 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  20. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2428839 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  21. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2428840 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  22. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2130229 at 5320 GERMANTOWN AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 10, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    DC — Aug 10, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  25. HearingLinked by address
    Historical Commission — Jun 13, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 13, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  27. HearingLinked by address
    Architectural Committee — May 27, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied

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  28. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 27, 2003
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  29. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 8, 1992
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  30. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Financial Hardship — Jul 3, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  31. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 14, 1990
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  32. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Historic Designation — Jul 17, 1990
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  33. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 11, 1990
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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