Philadelphia Real Estate News
The eastern side of Olde Richmond is its own little triangle, surrounded by busy roads. To the west, this pocket is cut off from the rest of the neighborhood by the Aramingo speedway. To the east are I-95 and Richmond St., which is now an extension of Delaware Ave. along this stretch. The northern border Read more about 19 Unit Mixed-Use Building Rising in Olde Richmond[…]
The blocks of Frankford Avenue just north of Girard Ave. in Fishtown have seen a ton of development over the last decade. Industrial warehouses and other old buildings have been transformed into beautiful retail establishments such as Fette Sau, La Colombe, Kensington Quarters, and Cheu Noodle Bar. New construction condo buildings have been completed or Read more about Permits Issued for 50 Unit Mixed-Use Building in Fishtown[…]
We have told you before that the area to the east of the York-Dauphin El Station is prime for large-scale, dense development in the coming years. This area sits within a Federal Opportunity Zone and is composed of multiple large IRMX and RM-1 parcels. These parcels will allow for dense residential development by-right because of Read more about 107 Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned For Kensington[…]
North Broad Street has been on fire over the last real estate boom cycle. We have seen the restoration of the Divine Lorraine and the Metropolitan Opera House, two white whales in the Philadelphia development scene. We have also seen multiple large-scale residential and mixed-use properties rise, including the 18-story apartment building at 1324 N. Read more about 225 Unit Tower Proposed for North Broad St. Near Temple[…]
Plans for a 19-story, 252 foot tower at 222-230 Walnut Street were recently released in preparation for the project’s review by Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee on June 25th. The project will entail a partial demolition of the rear of the existing building, adaptive reuse of part of the building, and an overbuild. The magnificent Read more about Plans for a 252 Foot Overbuild in Society Hill Released[…]
In February of 2018, a fire ripped through the building at 239 Chestnut St. in Old City. The beautiful 5-story structure, built in 1852, was ravaged by the tragic fire that started in the basement. Several other buildings on the picturesque block of 19th century mixed-use buildings were also damaged from the blaze and subsequent Read more about Site of Historic Old City Fire is For Sale[…]
We recently told you about several projects happening on Ridge Avenue. Two mixed-use buildings are rising at 16th and Ridge. Several other projects are adding 82 units and multiple commercial spaces near Girard and Ridge. Residential density and retail uses are being added quickly along this commercial corridor. Today, we are bringing you two projects Read more about 521 Units + Retail Rising at Broad & Ridge within 2 Projects[…]
1502-08 Frankford Avenue is a 7,132 square foot CMX-2 zoned parcel that sits in the heart of Fishtown’s commercial corridor. New mixed-use developments surround this property from the north, south, east, and west. 1502-08 Frankford Ave. is right across the street from Heffe, a tiny taco shop that took up residence in an old gas Read more about 24 Unit Building Rising in Fishtown. Is it a Hotel?[…]
Pennsport is a growing neighborhood in South Philadelphia. The old-school, historically Irish neighborhood is famous for its abundance of Mummers clubhouses and the Mummers Museum on Two Street. We have seen a ton of development in Pennsport over the last several years. Infills and large new construction projects dot the area’s landscape. The beautiful stone Read more about Old School in Pennsport Converted into 42 Residential Units[…]
Fishtown has seen a lot of changes over the last 20 years. It has gone from a working class neighborhood with a ton of industrial properties to being crowned as one of the hottest neighborhoods in the country. Auto shops and manufacturers have been pushed out to make way for luxury pizza and upscale dining. Read more about 72-Bed Adult Dorm Rising in Fishtown[…]