Back in 2018, the former Love Kingdom Church at 1015 S. 3rd Street traded hands and was later demolished. Although we hate seeing old churches demolished in Philadelphia, this structure was modern and had a big surface parking lot. We can’t say we miss it. Since demolition, most of the property has sat vacant for Read more about 67-Unit Building Planned in Queen Village[…]
A month ago, we told you that a project was being proposed on the site of the scrapyard on the border of Kensington and Port Richmond at 2200 E. Somerset St. Stakeholders are proposing 4 structures on the properties with 535 residential units, 179 automobile parking spaces, and 293 bicycle stalls. Three structures with 390 Read more about Plans for 535-Unit Kensington Junkyard Redevelopment Released[…]
Every time we’ve passed by the horse stable at Hancock St. and Cecil B. Moore Ave. in recent years, we’ve wondered when the large piece of land that was formerly part of the Keystone Knitting Mills would get developed. A place to keep horses and carriages just does not seem appropriate anymore in an area Read more about 110 Units + Retail Proposed on Site of Kensington Horse Stable[…]
We’ve been hearing about the redevelopment of the 24,306 square foot parcel just north of Girard Avenue at 1222 N. 2nd St. for more than 4 years. Back then, the area was much different and there were not many large-scale new developments north of Girard. However, over the last several years, hundreds of units have Read more about 64-Unit Mixed-Use Project Finally Proceeding in Olde Kensington?[…]
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[…]
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[…]
It’s been a long road with multiple proposals at 1525 N. American St., the 20,453 SF IRMX lot between Jefferson and Oxford St. in Kensington. Several years ago, there was a proposal to build 46 residential units, retail space, restaurant space, and a coworking / office space for young entrepreneurs on the site. Later, plans Read more about 110 Units + Commercial Space Proposed in Kensington[…]
At the end of April, we told you about a warehouse in Norris Square that was approved for a 31 unit mixed-use project. Check out that article for some background information on the property. We mentioned that the warehouse at 2155-61 N 2nd St. was purchased for $350,000 in 2018 and noted that we thought this Read more about Development Opportunity: $2.9M for 31 Unit Plan in Norris Square[…]