Apartment building that preserves historic features is proposed in Old City

A proposed development in Old City would replace several buildings at 148 N. Second St. with a new 43-unit, seven-story structure designed to preserve historic features nearby. The site includes properties regulated by local historic rules: two buildings at 152 and 156 N. Second St. are approved for demolition, while two others are set to be preserved and incorporated at 148 and 150th N. Second St. Developer Virgis Anusauskas, through Gnome Architects, is seeking permission from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to build taller and denser than base zoning allows. The plan includes about 1,400 square feet of commercial space and parking for 15 vehicles, with most apartments being two-bedroom units near 900 square feet.