Real Estate
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Community in Northern LibertiesPatience and Persistence in the Face of Bureaucracy
NLNA Looks At Quality of Life Issues at Recent Meeting As property values in the area rise, the rapid rate of development in Northern Liberties may be having the opposite…
John Henry Scott | 05/12/2016 -
NewsNew Development News: Find Out Which Developments Are Coming to Your Neighborhood
Be sure to keep abreast of the latest development projects in the Penn’s Garden coverage area. New Owners At Red Bell Brewery According to an article on Naked Philly,…
Thomas Beck and Grace Shallow | 05/02/2016 -
Features in KensingtonA Piazza in Kensington? Proposed Development at Former Woods Bros. Site Draws Large Crowd at Recent EKNA Zoning Meeting
Woods Brothers Building Materials, formerly located at 2621 Frankford Ave, has a special place in my heart. I worked as a mason for many years. Because our shop was in…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/20/2016 -
Features in KensingtonDevelopment News
Find out what building projects are popping up in your neighborhood. Harman Deutsch Architects proposed several changes to a live-work development project at 1222 North 2nd Street in South Kensington.…
Thomas Beck | 04/15/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondPGW and the Port Richmond Plant
According to Philly.com, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) aims to expand their Port Richmond liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant to produce fuel for non-utility customers. The project, which is to be…
Thomas Beck | 04/15/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownKnow Your History! Otto Wolf, Architect of More Than 60 Buildings in North Philly
Although small in total land-area, Brewerytown is known for its distinct location, architecture, and history. Most people can assume how this Philadelphia neighborhood earned its name, but who is responsible…
Spencer Homan | 04/11/2016 -
Features in FishtownGetting to Know the Potential Developer of St. Laurentius and the Hurdles Ahead
As Spirit News reported in February, Leo Voloshin, the owner of the Kensington-based textile design company Printfresh Studio, has entered a preliminary agreement to purchase St. Laurentius Church from the…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 04/07/2016 -
Features in FairmountMixed-Use Development Project is Coming to Fairmount
MMPartners enters Fairmount with its largest development to date. According to Curbed Philly, the AF Bornot Dye Works Factory project by MMPartners in Fairmount is close to completion after four…
Grace Shallow | 04/01/2016 -
Community in North CentralResidents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Zoning Code Changes at 32nd Ward RCO Meeting
Emotions overflowed at the 32nd Ward Registered Community Organization meeting last week, as residents voiced their concerns over proposals to change the Philadelphia Zoning Code for land use in their neighborhood.…
Danielle Nelson | 03/28/2016 -
News in Northern LibertiesFinnigan’s Wake and the Resurrected Deal
Those familiar with the tall tale of spirit-swilling Irishman Tim Finnigan will appreciate the following analogy: the deal is once again alive. Finnigan’s Wake, a now-defunct bar at the intersection…
Thomas Beck | 03/25/2016 -
News in FishtownFour Historic Designations Pending in Fishtown
According to PlanPhilly, four properties on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown have been nominated to receive historic designation. Three of the four properties, located at 1105 - 1127 Frankford Avenue, have…
Thomas Beck | 03/25/2016 -
FeaturesSpirit Guide to Real Estate: Thinking of Buying a Home? Tips on Purchasing Power
When thinking about buying a home, many people begin their search by surfing hundreds of websites and discovering the vast options of homes right at their fingertips. Sure, it’s exciting…
Stacie Steinbrecher | 03/25/2016