Like the building at 18th & Chestnut that will soon host the new Catbird jewelry store (and many other buildings along the Chestnut Street commercial corridor), this short structure has gone through many uses over the decades https://sellerweb.ru/product-tag/bluetooth-5-2/
Originally constructed as a residence, it was converted to commercial use in 1893 https://sellerweb.ru/product-tag/bluetooth-5-3/



While McDonald’s might be returning soon to Center City, the future of its former location at 1706 Walnut St https://sellerweb.ru/product-category/hdmi/
is less clear https://sellerweb.ru/drajvera/
The Philadelphia Business Journal reported back in 2023 that new owners were considering a residential tower, but we don’t see any permits at this time https://sellerweb.ru/product/adapter...ellerweb-r326/
Perhaps they’re biding their time and waiting for a more favorable climate for construction?