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Oct 5
2012

Six New Homes Coming to 20th and Annin

Across the street from a somewhat controversial lot-turned-garden, fencing went up around another long-vacant lot a few weeks ago, ostensibly in preparation for new construction. As you may have supposed from the signs that are up on the fence, this project will come from OCF Holdings, a sister company of the new coffee shop across the street. And, uh, this blog, too.

Current shot

From the north

Developer Ori Feibush has purchased five lots on this corner- two from individual property owners and three from the City of Philadelphia. You may recall, these lots were originally on the City’s condemnation list, which was hilariously approved at the same PRA meeting that Feibush’s purchase of the three City lots was approved. With all five lots now under his ownership, Feibush intends to construct six homes on this parcel, with two fronting 20th Street and four fronting Annin Street. Oh, and we have some renderings, which were done by YCH Architects.

Annin Street elevations

20th Street elevations. Stripe colors subject to change.

The homes, as currently planned, will have four bedrooms, three full-bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. Because lot lines are being altered, the Annin Street homes will require approval by the ZBA. The 20th Street homes, however, will be built by right. Groundbreaking on the 20th Street homes is expected in the next week or two, with the Annin Street homes following once zoning is hashed out.

Full disclosure: OCF Realty is the parent company of OCF Holdings and Naked Philly.

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  • Jake

    I noticed that these homes are taking advantage of the new zoning restrictions that allow for 38′ by right, as opposed to 35′ by right in the old code. Are you finding that makes a difference in the layout of homes? It looks like these ones will have a more functional basement than 35′ homes, or are developers using this for higher ceilings?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ori-Feibush/8213741 Ori Feibush

    Roof height here is still 35′. Some of the decorative components extend a little above that but our roof height has not been increased to 38′. The biggest change that the new zoning code created with respect to these properties is the elimination on the 3 story requirement. Previously, your basement had to be 50% below grade. That is no longer the case.

  • Guest

    Will trees be planted around this new development?

  • Anonymous

    Lots of them.

  • iladelph

    Let me guess – granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances on sale from Lowes and (laminate) wood flooring. This is just another set of builder-grade houses; cheap, ugly and (will be) poorly built. Start using good architects…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1681067241 Chente Alleva

    Go bold. Keep the green stripe. This area in about 5 years is going to be a totally lively place. It would be nice to see something not clad in red brick with muted colors at the end of a diagonal avenue that will probably bustle in just a few years time. At the rate of citizen influx in this entire city, Point Breeze Ave will be the pride of the western side of South Philly, like it once was generations ago.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ori-Feibush/8213741 Ori Feibush

    Way off. Laminate counter tops. Wall to wall carpeting. Scratch and dent appliances. Permanent fire in the basement.

  • http://www.facebook.com/G8Living Dor Berkovitz

    Ori, this stupid comments don’t worth replaying..keep up the good work you are doing in the area!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ori-Feibush/8213741 Ori Feibush

    I like the design and suggested the materials and finishes for the facade. It is a dark gray brick with elements of cement board and metal cladding.

  • http://twitter.com/F1rstCitizen First Citizen

    I am so glad to see more modern building materials starting to show up in Point Breeze, especially at such a prime location.

  • Stamy

    Nice, can you do the same for 21st & Annin?

  • http://www.facebook.com/bobbydombroski Bobby Dombroski

    The other day you mentioned to me that your company was progressing and growing in regards to the designs of your buildings. This doesn’t seem much different than what you have been currently offering.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ori-Feibush/8213741 Ori Feibush

    Which properties are you comparing this to? Do you not like the design? I was going for a more contemporary design here and while it may be hard to see through these renderings, the design is quite a bit different than anything else in the neighborhood.

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