1400 N Howard Rendering

Retail + Office Complex Under Construction in South Kensington

Back in 2020, the 78,000 square foot, single story, square block warehouse at 1400 North Howard Street in South Kensington traded hands for $9.45 million. After receiving zoning approval to convert the building, which is zoned for single family homes (RSA-5), into a retail and office complex, the new owner, Asana Partners, announced that they Read more about Retail + Office Complex Under Construction in South Kensington[…]

2000 N. Front Street Under Construction

5-Story, 21-Unit Building Rising Under the El in Norris Square

As we’ve mentioned countless times in the past, development has followed the transit lines in Philadelphia. Subway stop by subway stop, new buildings keep popping up further and further out from City Hall. Development has already made its way well past the Berks El Station, but there are still several vacant, blighted, and underutilized parcels Read more about 5-Story, 21-Unit Building Rising Under the El in Norris Square[…]

700 Chestnut Street Hotel

14-Story, 148-Unit Overbuild Project Planned at 7th & Chestnut

Something big is planned for the southwest corner of 7th and Chestnut Streets. A zoning permit was issued on Friday for the consolidation of the parcels at 700-02 and 704 Chestnut Street. The plans call for demolishing 704 Chestnut Street and putting an 8-story addition on top of the 6-story building at the corner of Read more about 14-Story, 148-Unit Overbuild Project Planned at 7th & Chestnut[…]

4224 Baltimore Ave Rendering

132-Unit, Mixed-Use Building Under Construction Next to Clark Park in West Philly

Almost exactly 3 years ago, we told you that building permits had been issued for a 6-story, 132 unit building with 60 car parking spots in the basement level, 50 bicycle spaces, a leasing office, and ground floor retail at 4224 Baltimore Avenue. At that time, there had already been multiple plans for the site Read more about 132-Unit, Mixed-Use Building Under Construction Next to Clark Park in West Philly[…]

Viking Mill - 2019-53 E. Boston St.

Permits Issued for 77-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project in East Kensington

We’ve told you about more than 800 apartments across several projects that are in the planning phases, under construction, or recently completed surrounding the York-Dauphin El Station. Most recently, we told you about plans for 108 units on the site of an old auto body shop. Looks like there’s another development to add to the Read more about Permits Issued for 77-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project in East Kensington[…]