Demolition is complete, and preparations for the construction of a new 14-story hotel at 122 South 11th Street are underway in Philadelphia’s Midtown Village. Located in Center City, this development promises to bring new vibrancy to South 11th Street. Permits for the project detail an 86-room hotel spanning 51,181 square feet, with Midwest Construction and Painting Inc. listed as the contractor.
Demolition Site at 122 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, June 2024
Previously, the site at 122 South 11th Street was occupied by two interconnected buildings. Originally constructed as separate entities, these buildings included a two-story structure at the corner of South 11th and Sansom Streets (122 South 11th Street) and a four-story brick building at 124 South 11th Street. Over time, they functioned as a single unit, most notably housing the Midtown II Diner on the ground floor.
Overview of 122 South 11th Street Construction Site in Midtown Village
For over three decades, the Midtown II Diner was a beloved 24-hour establishment known for its affordable and unpretentious dining experience. It became a local institution, offering round-the-clock service in the heart of Philadelphia. Despite its functional integration into the block’s pedestrian flow, the building had become somewhat run-down in its later years.
Street View of 122 South 11th Street Development, Philadelphia
The Midtown II Diner closed its doors in June 2016. Later that year, in December, Sansom Realty Holdings, LLC acquired the property for $3.85 million. Demolition permits were issued in February 2019, with a work cost estimated at $120,000 and JPC Group Inc. contracted for the demolition work. A construction permit followed in September 2021. Preparatory demolition work was observed by YIMBY at the close of the previous year, culminating in the complete demolition seen recently.
Former Buildings at 122 South 11th Street Before Demolition, Philadelphia
This new hotel development on South 11th Street is set to significantly increase commercial density in a highly central and easily accessible neighborhood. Its design respects the traditional pedestrian scale of the area, ensuring it integrates well within the existing streetscape of Midtown Village and the wider Center City area. The project marks a significant step in the ongoing evolution of South 11th Street as a vibrant and dynamic part of Philadelphia.
Construction Progress at 122 South 11th Street in Philadelphia's Center City
