A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that, well over a year after foundations assembly, no new construction progress has apparently been made at Bloc24, a five-story, eight-unit residential building at 613 South 24th Street (alternately known as 613-19 South 24th Street) in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. In our most recent visit eleven months later, we found the site in effectively the same condition, with no evidence of further work having been carried out since that time. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will feature elevator service, a fresh food market at the ground floor, and an expansive roof deck that will span most of the rooftop and offer dramatic views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list 617 South 24th St LLC as the owner and Morgan Plecenik as the contractor, and indicate a construction cost of $1.5 million.
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
613 South 24th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023
Rendering of Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Credit: Moto Designshop
613 South 24th Street, prior to demolition. Plan dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Plan dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Plan dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Building elevation dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Building elevation dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Building elevation dated April 17, 2019. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia
Despite the long pause in development, we still hope to see a resumption of construction work at the site in the near future, especially considering the attractive design of the proposed building.
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Once again, Moto Designshop is doing great things with brick. Maybe it will inspire other architectural firms.
Why was the project stopped?
And is it the result of disgruntled neighbors holding up the project or councilmantic privilege?
Construction is now well underway.