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226 N 2nd St , Philadelphia, PA 19106
$6,750,000
Est. Payment: $36,464.67/mo
28470 Sqft
0.22 Acres
Status: active | Days on site: 198
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House Description

230 N 2nd Street, the former power plant to the Wilbur Chocolate Factory, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a character-rich historic landmark in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia. Offered at $6,750,000 ($237 per square foot), which is well below today's replacement cost for comparable historic brick-and-beam construction, this offering is perfectly positioned for a signature owner-user headquarters. At closing, ownership will vacate the building's most prominent signature spaces including the double-height event venue, which has hosted over 550 weddings and 100+ product launches, the professional photo studio, and a massive 13-foot-ceiling basement. This delivery provides over 20,000 SF (60%+) of immediately usable space to a new owner on day one. Because the vacating owner suites comfortably exceed the required 51% occupancy threshold, qualifying buyers may pursue highly advantageous SBA 504 financing with as little as 10% down. The remaining building suites have short, flexible leases, providing immediate interim income to offset carrying costs while ensuring a clear path to full building control within approximately 24 months. Architecturally, this ±28,470 SF historic brick building flawlessly blends authentic industrial charm with institutional-grade upgrades. Over nearly three decades of meticulous ownership, the property has undergone an exceptional restoration, showcasing dramatic exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows. The large open floor plates feature zero interior load-bearing walls, offering an entirely customizable footprint for retail, showroom, production, office, or hybrid concepts under flexible CMX-3 zoning. Crowning the property is a fully restored, iconic 200-foot smokestack that commands over 100,000 daily views, providing a once-in-a-generation skyline branding and signage opportunity rarely available to Philadelphia business owners. Strategically positioned on North 2nd Street, the asset sits in a supply-constrained urban infill submarket surrounded by top-tier restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and transit corridors, ensuring robust long-term appreciation and rental growth. Whether utilized as a flagship creative headquarters or a highly diversified hybrid investment, this landmark property offers net occupancy economics that make owning far more advantageous than renting in Old City.

Highlights

Listed by Michael D Phillips , 2677139616 and Peter van der Vlugt , 4844318821 Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , 2674358015. Bright MLS

Property Type

Commercial Sale

Lot/Acreage
0.22

Year Built

1920

County

Philadelphia

Area

19106 (19106)

School District

The School District Of Philadelphia

Listing ID

PAPH2602606

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Interior Features

Air Cond:Central A/C
Fireplaces:
Floor:Hardwood
Water:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:Not New Construction,Horse Property: No
Lot Dimensions:49.00 x 194.00
Zoning:CMX-3 allows a wide variety of commercial, office, retail, studio, hospitality, and residential uses by right.
Roof:Other
Others:
  • ▪ Additional:Excellent
Sewer:Public Sewer
Parking Features:On Street,Public Garage
Principal Interest
$36,465
Taxes
$3,848

Home Price

$6,750,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.148%

Down Payment

20%
$1,350,000
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Monthly Price:
$36,464.67

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $36,464.67 $3,848.00 $0.00 $40,312.67
Yearly $437,576.02 $46,176.00 $0.00 $483,752.02
Total $13,127,280.61 $1,385,280.00 $0.00 $14,512,560.61
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