83 Units Proposed in Germantown Next to Tulpehocken Station

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by Kyle McShane

In 2017, Mosaic Development Partners acquired a more than 1 acre residential multifamily (RM-3) zoned parcel between Tulpehocken Station and a group of mid-rise residential buildings in Germantown. Currently, the parcel sits vacant and covered in vegetation. In 2018, Mosaic Development partners presented a 100-unit plan for the site to the neighbors. By 2019, the Read more about 83 Units Proposed in Germantown Next to Tulpehocken Station[…]

24-Unit Building Rising in Old City

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by Kyle McShane

Over the last several decades, Old City has evolved from a blighted, industrial neighborhood, to an artist enclave, and now to a high-end district filled with luxury homes surrounded by streets lined with boutiques, restaurants, and other shops. Around 6 years ago, a parking lot and 1-story garage were replaced by 6 large townhouses with Read more about 24-Unit Building Rising in Old City[…]

New Plans Call for 223 Units + Retail in South Philly at Hoa Binh Plaza Site

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Kyle McShane

Over the last couple of years, plans for the Hoa Binh Plaza supermarket site at 16th and Washington in South Philly have been evolving. The site is made up of 2 light industrial (I-2) zoned parcels totaling 73,307 square feet. A large parking lot currently fronts Washington Avenue and a 35,657 square foot low-rise building Read more about New Plans Call for 223 Units + Retail in South Philly at Hoa Binh Plaza Site[…]

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New Permits Issued for 2-Story Addition, 308 Total Units at Fishtown Power Plant

February 9, 2021April 19, 2021 by Kyle McShane

A little more than a week ago, we told you about plans to build 258 residential units at the former Delaware Generating Station at 1325 Beach St. along the Delaware River in Fishtown. 216 of these units were to be within the existing building and another 42 were to be within an addition. Building permits Read more about New Permits Issued for 2-Story Addition, 308 Total Units at Fishtown Power Plant[…]

Permits Issued for 22-Unit Building in Mantua

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 by Kyle McShane

New development is starting to appear block by block in Mantua. The West Philadelphia neighborhood is located just north of Lancaster Avenue near Drexel University, University City Science Center, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. We think that this centrally-located, transit-accessible area will see continued development in the future as University City’s two mega-projects; uCity Square Read more about Permits Issued for 22-Unit Building in Mantua[…]

21-Unit Addition Planned for Berger Building in Old City

February 8, 2021February 10, 2021 by Kyle McShane

The Berger Brothers Company was founded in 1874 as a supplier of sheet metal and roofing materials. At one point, the company had its offices and warehouse and 229 Arch St. in Old City. The company is still in existence today, but no longer occupies the space in Old City. Around 2012, the former warehouse Read more about 21-Unit Addition Planned for Berger Building in Old City[…]

20-Unit Building Topped Out in Ludlow with Income Bonus Utilized

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Kyle McShane

About a week ago, we wrote about a 48-unit, mixed-use project that is underway in Ludlow between Marshall St. and 7th St. on Girard Avenue. Just behind that project, another new building is topped out and moving towards completion at 1222 N. Marshall St. 1222 N. Marshall St. is a 6,081 zoned residential multifamily (RM-1) Read more about 20-Unit Building Topped Out in Ludlow with Income Bonus Utilized[…]

16-Unit, Mixed-Use Project Underway in Brewerytown

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Kyle McShane

West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown has quickly become a bustling commercial corridor with several new construction projects and renovations recently completed, underway, and in the planning phases. A bunch of cool restaurants and shops have opened along this strip over the last few years as more residents have moved into the surrounding area. Argo Property Read more about 16-Unit, Mixed-Use Project Underway in Brewerytown[…]

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258 Units Planned at Former Fishtown Power Plant Property

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Kyle McShane

Over the last year or so, every time we’ve gone to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, we could hear some type of work going on inside the Delaware Generating Station right on the river next to the park. This summer, we watched as crews were using molds to repair the cornice and coating the concrete Read more about 258 Units Planned at Former Fishtown Power Plant Property[…]

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Permits Issued for Demolition of Imperial Theater in West Philly

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Kyle McShane

The Imperial Theater opened in 1914 at 215 S. 60th St. in West Philadelphia with a capacity of approximately 1,500 people. By 1954, its life as a theater ended. The building then operated as a roller skating rink for some time. In June of 2007, Left Handed LLC purchased the property for $55,100. It has Read more about Permits Issued for Demolition of Imperial Theater in West Philly[…]