# Adaptive reuse buff targets historic South Philly church

> Philadelphia developer Robert Huttenlock plans to convert historic South Philly church into hotel and event space.
- Title: Adaptive reuse buff targets historic South Philly church
- Summary: Philadelphia developer Robert Huttenlock plans to convert historic South Philly church into hotel and event space.
- Keywords: philadelphia, best choice plumbing and heating, true gospel tabernacle family church, south philly, hotel conversion, event space, zoning permits, 2029, real estate, The Real Deal
- Source: The Real Deal — https://therealdeal.com/national/2026/11/05/adaptive-reuse-buff-targets-historic-south-philly-church
- Author: TRD Staff
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:23:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philadelphia, best choice plumbing and heating, true gospel tabernacle family church, south philly, hotel conversion, event space, zoning permits, 2029, real estate, business
## Huttenlock's hotel plan
Robert Huttenlock, CEO of Best Choice Plumbing & Heating, plans to convert South Philly's former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church into a 30-key hotel and event space.
## Project costs and timeline
Huttenlock bought the property for $2 million this year, with renovation expected to cost $8 million and completion by 2029.
## Challenges and features
The 42-foot-high sanctuary requires soil removal and underpinning, while the hotel includes gym, kitchen, bar, and takeout restaurant space.
## Key takeaway

Robert Huttenlock, CEO of Best Choice Plumbing & Heating, will turn South Philly's former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church into a 30-key hotel and event space by 2029.