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Building Permit Pulled for 326-Unit Tower at Schuylkill Yards

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 by Kyle McShane

If you follow Philadelphia real estate development, you’re likely already aware of Schuylkill Yards, the mega project surrounding 30th Street Station in University City. Brandywine Realty Trust along with Drexel University is spearheading the multi-billion dollar project that will transform a sea of surface parking lots and under-utilized properties into a new vibrant community filled Read more about Building Permit Pulled for 326-Unit Tower at Schuylkill Yards[…]

33-Unit Plan Back, Offices Out on Frankford Ave. in Fishtown

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by Kyle McShane

If you’ve walked down Frankford Avenue during the pandemic, you’ve probably noticed construction fencing up at 1351-59 Frankford Ave. This is the oddly-shaped lot just north of La Colombe that Green Drop, a mobile Warby Parker popup, and Zipcar have operated out of over the last several years. Back in 2015, a plan emerged for Read more about 33-Unit Plan Back, Offices Out on Frankford Ave. in Fishtown[…]

Inside Look: 285-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project Nearing Completion at 9th & Poplar

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Kyle McShane

It was just over a year ago that I brought the renovation of the Quaker Building at 9th and Poplar to your attention. The 400,000 square foot structure, built in 1918 and originally used as a warehouse for Strawbridge & Clothier, sat blighted for years along the SEPTA elevated tracks between Poplar St. and Girard Read more about Inside Look: 285-Unit Adaptive Reuse Project Nearing Completion at 9th & Poplar[…]

70 Units + Retail Planned Near Broad and Allegheny

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Kyle McShane

Just east of Broad St. on Allegheny Avenue, three row homes that look like they’re from the late 1800’s sit blighted and boarded up. At one time, four more homes completed this row. Those parcels to the west now sit vacant. We’ve been passing by the remaining 3 houses for years, hoping that they’d one Read more about 70 Units + Retail Planned Near Broad and Allegheny[…]

110 Units + Commercial Proposed in Kensington on American Street

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Kyle McShane

North American Street from Girard Avenue to Berks St. and beyond has seen countless projects proposed and constructed over the last several years. This momentum has been fueled by the corridor’s prime, transit accessible location and the TIGER grant that transformed American St. from a wide industrial road to a more pedestrian friendly thoroughfare with Read more about 110 Units + Commercial Proposed in Kensington on American Street[…]

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

December 2, 2020February 12, 2021 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?[…]

231-Unit Project Proposed in Port Richmond

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by Kyle McShane

Not many people would see value in a blighted lot situated between a gas station, a scrap yard, and train tracks. 2750R Aramingo Avenue is an 80,735 square foot industrial (I2) zoned parcel that sits between Aramingo Ave., Somerset St., Tulip St., and the Conrail tracks. If you walk by the property today, you’ll probably Read more about 231-Unit Project Proposed in Port Richmond[…]

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

November 30, 2020February 12, 2021 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[…]

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Development Opportunity: 67 Units + Retail at Broad and Ridge

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 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[…]

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

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 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[…]