The site had been entirely demolished and a condo tower was going to be built.

In hotels and condo towers, the higher the floor, the higher the price.

Yet as several new condo towers ascend skyward, so do prices.

The condo tower stands at 51 storeys or 176 metres.

In 2007 Embassy Development bought the property and gained approval to build two condo towers on it.

Be forewarned: a second condo tower is under construction nearby, with potential noise and blocking of some views.

Several condo towers are located along the beach.

Initially, Parkway22 was to be completed in 2010, with a 37-story condo tower, a six-story loft building and 12 town homes.

The condo tower as planned was to rise 407 ft (124 m), and would likely have become the 25th-tallest building in Philadelphia upon completion.

The free access to the Playa Real is often limited by the private security personnel of the different condo towers along the beach.