Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is complete at a seven-story, 18-unit mixed-use building at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City. The mid-rise structure stands on the west side of the block between Race and Vine streets, half a block north of the Convention Center (thus situating the project within the Convention Center District). Designed by YCH Architect, the structure spans 17,280 square feet. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor.
Construction costs are listed at $2.1 million, lending a total of around $122 per interior square foot.
The building’s footprint spans the entirety of the nearly square, 45-foot-wide and 48-foot-deep lot, as permitted in the CMX-4 commercial zoning district. The structure rises 73 feet to the main roof and around 78 feet to the top of the parapet, making a minor impression on the generally low-slung surrounding skyline.
222 North 11th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps
Vietnam Palace at 222 North 11th Street. Looking northwest. November 2020. Credit: Google Street View
The new building replaces the Vietnam Palace, an acclaimed restaurant that has stood at the site for several decades. The property owners first received a variance to redevelop the property in 2016, yet the restaurant continued to operate until early 2020. The two-story building met the wrecking ball in 2021. Though the restaurant’s demolition is unfortunate, its replacement is a great fit for the site that brings high residential density to a centrally located, transit-accessible location. The design is astute, with balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows maki9ng for an urbane presence. Abstract metal panels on the south-facing lot wall, with a red band that echoes the accents on thee street-facing facade, make for an attractive tough.
222 North 11th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2024
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February 21, 2024 at 08:00PM
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