Permits have been issued for a multi-family overbuild above the historic Freeman’s Auction House, located at 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City. Designed by Cecil Baker + Partners, the new tower will add 19 stories above the existing Auction House, bringing the total height to 25 stories. There will be 19 residential units within the the new addition, each a luxury condominium, with several taking up an entire floor. The existing auction house will be restored as commercial space.
An underground garage will hold space for seven parking spaces, and there will also be nine bicycle spaces, as well. An additional four bike spaces will be included with the project along Chestnut Street on a new bike rack. A green roof will be situated at the top of the tower.
The tower’s podium in the 1923-built auction house means that the building will feature a tan stone facade with intricate detailing.
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