St. Laurentius Church
1612 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
St. Laurentius Church apartment conversion clears hurdle with court win
But opposition to the development remains as the church continues to fall into disrepair.
St. Laurentius Church interiors up for historic designation
Zoning has already approved an apartment conversion, but a group of neighbors are rallying to halt the project by nominating the church’s interiors for historic designation.
Zoning board approves St. Laurentius Church apartment plans
The zoning board granted an appeal to convert the historic church in Fishtown into 23 residential units. The approval was the final green light needed to move forward, despite opposition from Fishtown residents.
23 residential units proposed for St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown
Plans for the historic St. Laurentius Church conversion into apartments continue to move forward, with the proposal for 23 residential units going to the neighborhood’s zoning board next month.
