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Philly’s 10 most beautiful homes of 2016
From a stunning Victorian to the ultimate fixer-upper, there were plenty of gorgeous homes to ogle over this year. Here, we present the 10 homes that truly left us speechless.
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Mapping Philly's 10 most expensive house sales in 2016
We're at the end of 2016, so it's due time to check in on how Philly's real estate market handled its most expensive listings. In a nutshell: Pretty well.
Historic Washington Square fixer-upper asks $3M
It’s a shell of a building, but there’s plenty of potential for the CMX5-zoned structure that’s currently home to El Azteca restaurant.
Mayor Kenney: Toll Bros. should reconsider plans for Jewelers Row tower
He says the news that Toll Brothers has nearly doubled its condo tower height is "deeply disturbing." Meanwhile, preservationists have filed another set of appeals.
Toll Brothers double tower height on Jewelers Row
The battle between the developer and preservationists continue, as Toll Brothers confirms that it has nearly doubled the height of its proposed condo tower on Jewelers Row.
Decision on Jewelers Row historic designation delayed
Meanwhile, demo permits have been issued and are expected to begin mid-2017 to make room for a Toll Brothers high-rise residential tower.
Mayor Kenney issues statement on Toll Brothers’ plans for Jewelers Row
A day after the New York Times published an article about Jewelers Row, Mayor Jim Kenney releases his first public statement about Toll Brothers’ proposed development.
Jewelers Row appeals rejected by zoning board
According to multiple reports, things got heated at yesterday’s Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing yesterday, where the board ultimately rejected preservationists’ and merchants’ appeals against L&I-issued permits.
Jewelers Row: ZBA delays decision on appeals until October
The Zoning Board of Adjustment decided to continue discussion of multiple appeals filed by preservationists and tenants of four properties on Jewelers Row until October after an attorney in the room called the arguments "petty."
ZBA to hear opponents’ appeals on Jewelers Row demolition
The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) is expected to consider appeals filed by opponents of the Jewelers Row demolition tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28 at 1 p.m. But some business owners say they're in favor of the 16-story residential tower.
Barricades go up around Jewelers’ Row potential demo site
Fences and barricades have gone up around five properties on Jewelers’ Row that may be demolished to make way for a residential tower developed by Toll Brothers.
Philadelphia Parks: Then and Now, Part 2
Philly is a city of parks, but a lot has changed since William Penn laid out the city in 1682. Here’s another round of before-and-afters of old and new parks around the city, from the iconic Logan Circle to Louis I. Kahn Park.
Toll Brothers plan for retail with 16-story tower on Jewelers’ Row
New reports say that Toll Brothers plans to include retail on the ground floor of its proposed 16-story tower on Jewelers’ Row that will mimic the current corridor of shops. Meanwhile, more than 3,700 people have signed a petition to halt the demo.
Incredible condo in the historic Musical Fund Hall seeks $850K
A super chic and spacious condo in the old Musical Fund Hall in Washington Square is for sale, putting a modern spin on a historic building that hosted the first Republican National Convention in 1856.
Before Jewelers’ Row, there was Robert Morris’ foiled McMansion
Jewelers’ Row is not designated historic, yet it a deep dive into the street's beginnings reveals that the block has a rich past that tells the story of how one man's downfall became another's cash cow.
Jewelers Row demolition to make way for Toll Brothers high-rise building
A series of buildings on Jewelers Row, a block of buildings between 8th and Sansom streets that dates back to the 1800s, may be demolished to make way for a Toll Brothers 16-story residential building.
Historic One Washington Square towers sold for $114M
Keystone Property Group just acquired the trio of towers, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, from Rubenstein Partners. Keystone plans to turn the ground-floor and mezzanine office space at 530 Walnut into retail.
Check Out The Ben's Transformation
Korman Associates have put in $20 million to renovate the historic property that was featured on Silver Linings Playbook.
