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92-unit complex proposed for 43rd and Baltimore, across from Clark Park
Posted on 21 March 2013
A New York-based property developer is hoping to build a 92-unit
residential building on the large vacant lot at the corner of 43rd
Street and Baltimore Avenue (pictured), across from Clark Park.
The property owner, Clarkmore LP, is associated with Thylan Associates
Inc., whose properties include the University of Pennsylvania-run
independent housing complex for the elderly, LIFE UPenn, at 4508
Chestnut St., the Bailey Building at 1218 Chestnut St. and the Biddle
Building at 1217 Sansom St. The company also owns upscale condos at
1111 Locust St. and the Heid Building, 325 N. 13th St., which houses
lofts.
The conditional zoning permit, granted on March 11, confirms that the
developer meets some basic requirements for construction, but does not
give a green light for construction.
A 17,600 square-foot structure and the plot, which is a little over an
acre, was purchased by Thylan in 2008 for $3.5 million. The building
was demolished soon after. The building had most recently housed a
women’s shelter. In the past it had served as a nursing home and
before that a private boarding school.
The proposed project will also include 36 “bicycle spaces” and 6
parking spaces.
Anyone who opposes the permit for the project can file an appeal to
the Zoning Board of Adjustment. For instruction, call them at
215-686-2429.
