PHILADELPHIA | Broad + Pine | 202 FT | 15 FLOORS - Page 7

Urbanthusiat · #**121** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 12:55 AM**

I would think for him to demolish an income producing building he'd have to be pretty confident about starting construction shortly thereafter. With SLS it made more sense for him to tear the building down because it wasn't producing income. But here they have Starbucks, which I imagine they'd be happy to keep collecting rent from rather than sit on an empty lot. Or so at least I hope.

cardeza · #**122** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 1:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vince_

Yes this is serious bullshit. We have a massive vacant lot eyesore from his SLS project. He shouldn't be allowed to move forward with this before building SLS.

how would they do that? a private property owner can tear down a building as long as its not historic. It cant be a coincidence that they updated the design and permits on SLS and pulled permits for demo here within a month

jsbrook · #**123** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 12:44 PM**

Does anyone know the deal with the building next to this owned by University of the Arts (I presume)? There's been a large banner covering it's Broad-facing windows for almost 3 years. Is it just not in use?

Aaamazarite · #**124** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 1:58 PM**

That's where Rocky bought his car in Rocky II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VW1uHNBYyM

frbrown · #**125** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 2:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

Does anyone know the deal with the building next to this owned by University of the Arts (I presume)? There's been a large banner covering it's Broad-facing windows for almost 3 years. Is it just not in use?

It’s Anderson hall for Uarts. It’s in use. It houses a gallery, library, lab space, etc.

jsbrook · #**126** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 2:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by frbrown

It’s Anderson hall for Uarts. It’s in use. It houses a gallery, library, lab space, etc.

Do you know why the blocked off all those windows? They need to block out the sun for the gallery or laboratory spaces or something?

frbrown · #**127** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 3:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

Do you know why the blocked off all those windows? They need to block out the sun for the gallery or laboratory spaces or something?

No idea

https://m.facebook.com/UArts/photos/...a.381461422854

hammersklavier · #**128** Posted **Apr 4, 2019, 9:41 PM**

Question: Does anybody know what condition that building's even in?

As much as I agree that demo'ing it without a clear timeline to new construction is pretty fucking stupid, the last I heard that thing what just this side of being condemned anyway.

PHL10 · #**129** Posted **Apr 5, 2019, 12:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by hammersklavier

Question: Does anybody know what condition that building's even in?

As much as I agree that demo'ing it without a clear timeline to new construction is pretty fucking stupid, the last I heard that thing what just this side of being condemned anyway.

I guess it's possible but its only a two story garage and looks pretty solid and well maintained to me.

jsbrook · #**130** Posted **May 15, 2019, 9:35 PM**

People think this one will start soon and rise with the tower once known as SLS? The CMX-5 zoning variance the Broad and Pine parcel acquired in 2015 does include a sunset provision that requires construction permits to be in hand by 2020.

iheartphilly · #**131** Posted **May 15, 2019, 10:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

People think this one will start soon and rise with the tower once known as SLS? The CMX-5 zoning variance the Broad and Pine parcel acquired in 2015 does include a sunset provision that requires construction permits to be in hand by 2020.

Nice...time waits for no one...LOL. But seriously, if the former SLS and this one goes under construction with 2 cranes off Broad Street, I think that will be a first to have 2 cranes in the air on Broad.

mcgrath618 · #**132** Posted **May 15, 2019, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Nice...time waits for no one...LOL. But seriously, if the former SLS and this one goes under construction with 2 cranes off Broad Street, I think that will be a first to have 2 cranes in the air on Broad.

Three, if 1001 S Broad Street is ever built

cardeza · #**133** Posted **May 16, 2019, 12:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

People think this one will start soon and rise with the tower once known as SLS? The CMX-5 zoning variance the Broad and Pine parcel acquired in 2015 does include a sunset provision that requires construction permits to be in hand by 2020.

the demo permit was issued within last 2 months, so we should see the existing building coming down soon

jsbrook · #**134** Posted **May 16, 2019, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by cardeza

the demo permit was issued within last 2 months, so we should see the existing building coming down soon

I don't doubt we'll see it come down...what I question is whether something will soon rise in its place...I'm hopeful this will move more quickly than Broad & Spruce, though, for the reasons I said.

City Wide · #**135** Posted **May 17, 2019, 7:49 PM**

Why would anyone, especially Dranoff, chose to demo a income producing property until they are ready to build. After the SLS multi year hole in the ground the last thing this area needs is another multi year vacant lot.
If the zoning sunset kicks in next year could the demo be an attempt at fulfilling the requirements to avoid losing the zoning?

mcgrath618 · #**136** Posted **Jan 20, 2020, 4:31 AM**

From the Highrise thread:

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Originally Posted by PurpleWhiteOut

A post on Reddit said the parking garage at Broad and Pine is due to close permanently at the end of the month. Possibly starting the demolition soon for the new tower?