Around the Block: 10/11/24

Openheartedness, Love, and Connection. Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff “City” Block

 

Blog Copy of JCB 10/11/24 | ATB

10/11/2024

Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff "City" Block

Openheartedness,

Love, and Connection

For those who observe, may you have both an easy and meaningful fast.

 

I took some time today to include a few quotations that I found meaningful and helpful as we approach this Jewish Day of Atonement:

 

“Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holy of holies of Jewish time. It is that rarest of phenomena, a Jewish festival without food. Instead, it is a day of fasting and prayer, introspection and self-judgment when, collectively and repeatedly, we confess our sins and pray to be written into G-d’s Book of Life.” -Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

 

Not sure if it is a sin to focus on the forthcoming break-the-fast during the actual fast, but I think everyone does that, right? Yes, a rare Jewish festival without food that is then immediately followed by a food-laden festival. I do like that.

 

Seriously though, I find great meaning in Yom Kippur, and the following quote means a lot:

 

“You can’t undo anything you’ve already done, but you can face up to it. You can tell the truth. You can seek forgiveness. And then let G-d do the rest.” -Tertullian.

 

And let me finish with a solid quote from the Torah:

 

“…In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and you shall not do any work … For on that day, he shall provide atonement for you to cleanse you from all your sins before the L-RD.” Leviticus 16:29-30. “G-d’s name was so sacred to the Jews that it was pronounced only once a year by the high priest when giving the blessing on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.” -Lev. 23:27

 

Most importantly to me, “We can emerge from the holy day with an increased capacity for openheartedness, for love, and connection.” -Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D.

 


So ends my most religious-oriented newsletter ever. And whether you observe Yom Kippur or not, may the coming year of 5785 be one of peace, openheartedness, love, and connection in your life.

 


Warmest wishes,

 

 

Jeff

Private Exclusives

(Sneak peek of City Block Team listings not yet on the MLS)

Spotlight Property

Rittenhouse Square

2042 Rittenhouse Square

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2625 SF | $1,025,000

Rare opportunity to own a special property on one of the most desirable tree-lined blocks. 2042 Rittenhouse is currently set up as a 3-unit building, with first-floor commercial office space and two residential apartments on the second and third floors.


Its flexible CMX-1 zoning offers several potential uses: (1) a single-family townhome, with superb character and light; (2) a residential multi-unit with an owner’s residence and one or two income-generating spaces; (3) a fabulous triplex for investors; (4) perfect for multi-generational living; or (5) the ideal live-work space, with office space on the first floor and residential units above (with separate entrances for the residential and commercial spaces). This property has by-right roof deck potential, either as a south-facing third-floor walk-out or via a fourth-floor pilot house. There is also an opportunity to expand the third-floor interior square footage.


2042 Rittenhouse has spectacular bones and a deep lot but does require renovation/updating. Located on one of Center City’s most charming blocks, it is convenient to everything.


GARAGE PARKING is available within one block.

Featured Listings

Rittenhouse SqUARE - Brand New Listing

2042 Rittenhouse Square

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2625 SF | $1,025,000

Chestnut Hill -Brand New Listing

102 W Gravers Lane

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2000 SF | $895,000

Rittenhouse Square

1515 Locust Street #301

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1855 SF | $719,000

Germany Hill - Brand New Listing

371 Delmar Street #B

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2658 SF | $625,000

East Passyunk Crossing- COMING SOON

1740 S 13th Street

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1760 SF | $475,000

University City - pending

422 S 44th Street

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 3040 SF | $875,000

Graduate Hospital - JUST REDUCED

1420 Pemberton Street

4 BD | 3/2 BA | 3750 SF | $1,275,000

Center City W - NEW LISTING

1811 Chestnut Street #501

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1337 SF | $539,500

Germantown - PENDING

52 E Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1484 SF | $385,000

Germantown - JUST REDUCED

54 E Penn Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2452 SF | $545,000

Rittenhouse

1802 Pine Street #5

2 BD | 2 BA | 1425 SF | $825,000

Point Breeze

2418 Manton Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2200 SF | $525,000

Fairmount - Pending

2401 Pennsylvania Ave #11B36

1 BD | 1 BA | 1397 SF | $395,000

Cobbs Creek

6200 Ellsworth Street - Triplex

7 BD | 4 BA | 3015 SF | $549,500

Germantown - JUST REDUCED

48 East Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1982 SF | $425,000

University City - pending

404 S 47th Street

5-6 BD | 3.5-4.5 BA | 4404 SF | $975,000

Northern Liberties - PENDING

1014 N Orianna Street

2 BD | 1 BA | 1100 SF | $350,000

Graduate Hospital - JUST REDUCED

1704 Webster Street

2 BD | 1 BA | 874 SF | $399,000

Carroll Park - New Listing

1531 N Robinson Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1470 SF | $189,000

Kingsessing - Pending

5837 Hoffman Avenue

5 BD | 2 BA | 1640 SF | $225,000

University City - PENDING

4838 Walton Avenue

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2724 SF | $675,000

Center City West - pending

1919 Chestnut Street #1520

2 BD | 1 BA | 1134 SF | $475,000

University City

4517 Springfield Avenue

6 BD | 4 BA | 2500 SF | $695,000

Graduate HospitaL- PENDING

2403 Madison Square

2 BD | 1.5 BA | 840 SF | $475,000

University City

5040 Larchwood Avenue

3 BD | 3 BA | 1700 SF | $525,000

Lower Moyamensing

1116 Tree Street

2 BD | 2 BA | 1657 SF | $357,500

Center City West

1001 Chestnut Street #506E

1 BD | 1 BA | 505 SF | $229,900

Eastwick - pending

8427 Lyons Place

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1440 SF | $249,500

University City - pending

3513 Hamilton Street

0 BD | 0 BA | 3147 SF | $379,000

Washington Square West

604 S Washington Square # 1113

Studio | 1 BA | 415 SF | $195,000

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