And what’s across the street!

Colorful. Did someone steal the toilet seat?

The house has been owned for 40 odd years, it looks like they are installing a new toilet and the photographer was there before it was done.

Post modern is not my taste but I would hate to see this disappear. The only thing I really don't like (within its context ) is the all glass vessel vanity.

Oh dear.

Street corner townhouse — what is the traffic situation there?

That fireplace has the feel of a very bad reinterpretation of the one in FLW’s Mayan-influenced Ennis House.

I actually like the colorful vinyl floor. Too bad there’s so much competing for attention. Same can be said for fussy detail painting that calls attention to features best left to fade into the background.

Deferred maintenance evident.

Era of the updated bathrooms evident too.

I have no idea if this is a fair price for the condition of the property, and neighborhood. Money would need to be invested in changes/updates (fireplace top of the list) were I to consider purchasing.

$299 a square foot is relatively inexpensive. I don't think the traffic situation there is too bad really. One of the streets is really a little traveled alleyway, and the other street is not part of a primary circulation pattern, it's easier to bypass that bit.

5th and Fitzwater is a nice neighborhood. I have friends who’ve lived in three different houses on the same block just two blocks away. Two on Fitzwater and one on Pemberton. I hope someone restores this one.

You know how every time someone in the forums asks about doing something odd, they are told, "If you love it, do it. Don't worry about resale."

"One of a kind and bursting with character." Well, that is about the nicest thing you can say about it. It is a good price though for that amount of space and location. And most of the changes are superficial and could be done relatively inexpensively.

If someone could redesign with more elegance, it could be a showstopper. Deep pockets required here.

At forty post-modernism is probably due for a general revival of some sort, although the iconic Italian Memphis movement pieces have been collectible for a long time.

This is too bright and active for me but I appreciate the effort including the matched patterned carpet in two different colors, and the custom Corian work.

There aren't really half measures here, I think you either need to go with it and rework it in kind or it's a complete gut.

(My house has a couple of weird details, which were also not that well executed, and I redid them completely in the same style but better, so people who are not really detail oriented would not know it's all new work, which was the point, so I am a supporter of preserving things in general.) The weird fireplace in this one is pretty well executed post modernism, but if you don't like it, there is no ameliorating it, it would be complete demo.

It’s not for me, but I think it’s fantastic! all except that clear sink. lol!

I’m interested to know the rest of the story for the seller— enduring navajo white assisted living now?

I’d keep the fp, but not the blue paint.

I think it’s pretty fabulous. Of course there are some things I’d change, but I like the quirky, funky feel. I’d keep the fireplace.

The only thing that made me cringe was the kitchen floor. It reminds me of street/traffic paint. ”Keep right!”

I wonder what the original brick color was. The paint looks rough, I’d maybe want to restore it, if possible.

Eta: My Postmodern floor lamp would look great in the living room (’80s spiral plaster, Michael Taylor style.)

That closet with the very close-together shelves, what a good idea. Nothing stacks on top of each other.

This building form is fairly common for corners in the south and north parts of the city. I think a lot of them with the clock tower were originally banks

It seems like an amazing value for the size and location (tho South St looked even rattier to me than it did when I was in college, the last time I was there).

Personally, i never liked first floor retail spaces (assuming here) that are converted into homes because you get light and no views.

I was recently in Mexico City, and the exterior reminds me of buildings there. I would not have pegged this as Philly. The aqua tile on the bathroom walls is pretty. I admire the commitment to primary colors.

It's a home in Philadelphia that I can afford and that doesn't look like a complete disaster (there's deferred maintenance and then there's you need to strip it to the studs). Also, I have an abnormal fondness for glass brick. I would take it.

I like seeing other peoples "artistic endeavors"....someone has an art degree and a passion to see it curated. Why it works: It captures that intense, passionate energy that might be "too much" for the general public but perfect for the right person. Vibrant, singular, and blissfully uncommercial.

I'm always hoping YOU post more projects that are to your taste Pal. I like a sophisticated, pull-together looks....and personally have no talent to know when to spend money on a piece and when it's too much.

I really like the seafoam green color in the bathroom. All the primary color and quirkyness throughout reminds me of 90's/Memphis styles.