Category: New Construction

Rendering of The Residences at Beury

114-Unit Project Planned Next to Beury Building. Will it Cover Infamous Graffiti 4 Ever?

by Kyle McShane

The Beury Building is a hulking Art Deco structure standing at the intersection of Germantown Ave. and Broad St. in North Philadelphia. The building, constructed in 1926, was originally the home of The National Bank of North Philadelphia. More recently, it has gained notoriety for the graffiti adorning its north and south sides, which reads Read more about 114-Unit Project Planned Next to Beury Building. Will it Cover Infamous Graffiti 4 Ever?[…]

650 Fairmount Ave. Rendering

404 Units + Commercial Proposed on the Border of Northern Liberties and East Poplar

by Kyle McShane

650 Fairmount Avenue is a 177,291 square foot RM-2 zoned parcel that sits on the border of Northern Liberties and East Poplar between 6th St., 7th St., Fairmount Ave., and Green St. If you’re familiar with the area, the property is just south of the Federal Donuts. Currently, Fairmount Manor, a collection of ten 3-story, Read more about 404 Units + Commercial Proposed on the Border of Northern Liberties and East Poplar[…]

676 N Broad St Divine Lorraine Drone Photo

Development Opportunity: 67 Units + Retail at Broad and Ridge

by Kyle McShane

It seems like at least once a month we’re covering a significant project on North Broad Street. Just about 10 days ago, we told you about a 50-unit proposal that will replace the gas station at Broad and Parrish. Alterra Property Group currently has a 410-unit mixed-use building under construction at Broad and Spring Garden. Read more about Development Opportunity: 67 Units + Retail at Broad and Ridge[…]

300 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd rendering

Permits Pulled for 25-Story, 360-Unit Building Near the Delaware River

by Kyle McShane

If you follow Philadelphia real estate development news, you have probably heard that New York City based development company, Durst Organization, recently won the rights to develop Penn’s Landing. Durst is planning a $2.2 billion project at Penn’s Landing that will include 2,000 residential units, a hotel, a food hall, a school, and a supermarket Read more about Permits Pulled for 25-Story, 360-Unit Building Near the Delaware River[…]

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50 Residential Units to Replace Gas Station on North Broad Street

by Kyle McShane

North Broad Street continues to see increased interest from developers and commercial operators. Multiple projects have been completed along the thoroughfare in recent years, hundreds of units are currently under construction, and hundreds more are planned. The tide is certainly rising for North Broad Street. If you’re a developer looking for a 60+ unit development Read more about 50 Residential Units to Replace Gas Station on North Broad Street[…]

1223-45 Washington Ave rendering

375 Units + Commercial Planned for Washington Avenue in South Philly

by Kyle McShane

About two months ago, we told you about the newest plan for the infamous parcel on the northeast corner of Broad and Washington. Bart Blatstein, the current owner of the property, revealed a plan to build a 15-story building with 1,111 residential units, 65,662 square feet of retail space, and 417 parking spaces on the Read more about 375 Units + Commercial Planned for Washington Avenue in South Philly[…]

1102 Germantown rendering

50-Unit Building Proposed in Northern Liberties

by Kyle McShane

Last week on our Instagram, we posted updated renderings of Post Brother’s multi-project plan to build 1.78 million square feet of new buildings in Northern Liberties. When finished, the projects will bring 1,515 residential units, a plethora of retail spaces, and an office building to the neighborhood. We mentioned that there are other sizable developments Read more about 50-Unit Building Proposed in Northern Liberties[…]

1321-25 N. Front St.

7-Story, 36-Unit Building Proposed Under the El in Fishtown

by Kyle McShane

It was only about 5 years ago that Front St. seemed like the unsettled western frontier of Fishtown. No one wanted to live under the noisy El train tracks and the retail scene was sparse. Pioneers gradually started developing along the thoroughfare, enticed by its prime location and dense mixed-used zoning classification (CMX-3 and CMX-2.5). Read more about 7-Story, 36-Unit Building Proposed Under the El in Fishtown[…]