A reader checked in the other day and gave us the heads up about three projects worth visiting near Grays Ferry & Carpenter. So visit we did and here's what we found:

New triplex on Grays Ferry

About two years ago, Metro Impact built the three-condo unit building pictured above on the corner. Recently, they started work on a rehab at 2551 Grays Ferry Ave., and turning it into another triplex. Unit A will be a bilevel unit with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and yard access. Units B & C will each have two bedrooms and one bathroom. Look for this building to be finished in a matter of months.

Big hole on the south side of the 2500 block of Montrose
 
Speaking of Metro Impact, we found a large hole in the ground on the 2500 block of Montrose Street. This would figure to be the first step in the Montrose Court project, which we originally told you about in 2011. The project will eventually include new homes on both the north and south sides of the street. This looks like it will be phase one, and it will join some additional homes that were built on this block last year. Clearly this block will be in for some big changes in the next year or two.
 

Foundations on Carpenter Street

Finally, we go around the corner to the 2500 block of Carpenter Street and find some new foundations. This formerly vacant corner is basically adjacent to a collection of transformers that you can sort of make out in the background of the photo. Still, developer John McHugh is building a project designed by KJO Architecture that will include five units with parking. Check out what it will eventually look like:

Project rendering

It really is amazing just how much activity is taking place in this little section of the neighborhood these days. We'll be sure to check back and provide some updates in the coming months.