It seems like we have been writing a ton about the area right around the Berks El Station. Projects are happening in every direction. To be honest, so many developments are ongoing or in the pipeline, that we are having trouble covering them all. We recently brought you a 95 unit project on Norris St., Read more about Warehouse Out, 80 Unit Mixed-Use Building In Near the Berks El Stop[…]
It looks like development may finally be proceeding on an oddly-shaped lot in the heart of Fishtown’s commercial district. 1351-59 Frankford Avenue stands just north of the flagship La Colombe location and has been used as a parking lot for as long as we can remember. Most recently, Zipcar has used one side of the Read more about Development Finally Proceeding on Frankford Ave Parking Lot in Fishtown?[…]
The 30,817 square foot IRMX zoned lot at the intersection of Emerald and Hagert streets in Kensington had a long history as a textile factory. Providence Dye Works and later Hart & Foster Dyers & Finishers called 1924-44 E. Hagert St. their home for a 100+ year period when this area of Philadelphia was called Read more about 147 Residential Units + Artist Studios Coming to Kensington[…]
The revitalization of the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor was initially jumpstarted by Johnny Brenda’s and then fueled by Steven Starr’s Frankford Hall near the intersection of Frankford Ave. and Girard Ave. Other businesses surrounding the intersection joined the party in the years after, including the flagship La Colombe location, Kensington Quarters, Bottle Bar East, Cheu Read more about Demolition on the Horizon for Frankford Ave. Car Wash in Fishtown[…]
We have mentioned that the area around the Berks El stop is on fire. Blocks that were previously neglected are being renovated and infilled. Developers are opening their eyes to the fact that residents want to live near public transit, even if it is near the roaring train line. We recently brought you the 95 Read more about 17 Unit Mixed-Use Building Breaks Ground in Kensington Under the El[…]
West Philly along Baltimore Avenue is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The former street car suburb was annexed by the city in 1854. The neighborhood boasts beautiful Victorian architecture and streets lined with mature trees. It is a truly magical part of Philadelphia. Over the last couple of decades, development and students have Read more about 30 Unit Mixed-Use Project Coming to Flag Lot in West Philly Behind Townhomes[…]
We recently brought to your attention a 31 unit mixed-use building in Norris Square. We mentioned that the energy from Fishtown, Olde Kensington, and East Kensington is trickling into this neighborhood that sits west of the Market-Frankford line tracks. If you happen to find yourself in Norris Square, you will be sure to notice the Read more about $28 Million 142-Unit Mixed-Use Project Underway in Norris Square[…]
Norris Square is a neighborhood just northwest of the Berks St. El stop that has seen development start to trickle in over the last few years. The momentum from Fishtown, Olde Kensington, and East Kensington has begun to spread into this transit-accessible neighborhood centered around an amazing park. Norris Square Park is a gigantic public Read more about 31 Residential Unit + Retail Building Approved for Norris Square[…]
The Spring Garden St. corridor surrounding the elevated viaduct at 9th St. has been flourishing lately with new residential units, offices, and retail hitting the market. 990 Spring Garden St. is a large seven-story warehouse built in 1927. It now houses creative, loft-style offices on the upper floors. Roy-Pitz Barrel House occupies the first floor Read more about Development Opportunity at 9th and Spring Garden[…]
The intersection of North 2nd St. and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Olde Kensington is about to see major changes. There are multiple projects that are underway or in the pipeline in the immediate vicinity. The largest of these projects is on the site of a warehouse that has been occupied by The Resource Exchange Read more about New Construction Permits Pulled for 93-Unit Mixed-Use Building at 2nd and Cecil B. Moore[…]