A nearly $3M deal will soon translate into Loonstyn Properties constructing two new six unit buildings just north of 20th & Fairmount, as well as renovating 20 existing units along Fairmount Avenue. This past November, Loonstyn Properties purchased 2001-2011 Fairmount Ave., a strip of buildings on the same side of

We often get frustrated when people cry out for uniformity in neighborhood architecture. We admit that some blocks possess a certain rhythm that comes from all the buildings looking the same. And far be it from us to espouse making changes on those blocks, like the north side of the

For some time, 3827 Hamilton St. was a fenced-in vacant lot. The folks who own it have had it since 2007, and own several rental properties in the area. In 2012, they decided to redevelop the property, and got a variance from the ZBA to build a three-unit building. Within

Back in December, we suspected that work was underway at 922 S. 20th St., a former bodega that was set to become a pho place. For the past few months, there's been a hole where the first floor used to be, and no additional construction activity on the site. Yesterday

We last checked in on 927-29 N. Orianna St. last summer, when two new units were under construction there. These two homes, with rear-access parking were replacing two old three story structures. While the new homes from Callhan Ward are certainly fancier than the buildings that were here before, they lack a

A few years ago, we shared the news that Queen's Walk at 5th & Christian was finished. Two rows of new rental homes had risen where dessert toppings were once manufactured. But the southeastern section of the project had a curiously vacant parcel that remained. We figured it was a

The wheels are getting a little oil over in Brewerytown. In recent months, West Girard Avenue has experienced a surge of renewal that has contributed to recent retail openings and improvements along the corridor. Next on tap is a major mixed-use project at 27th & Girard.Current situationLast night, City Council

A few years ago, construction started at 807 N. 2nd St. on a unique looking four-story mixed-use building. Then, after much of the exterior work was finished, work stopped. Two summers back, we spotted renewed construction activity at the site, with some new windows installed. Commenters confirmed that workers were

The other day, we found ourselves at the corner of Frankford & Delaware Aves., and we noticed some idle heavy equipment atop an apparently demolished structure. We thought to ourselves, "what in the world used to be here?" and came up empty. Thankfully, Google Maps has an image of the

The other day, a reader wondered about two homes currently getting a little work done on the 2200 block of Montrose Street. These homes are mere steps away from Julian Abele Park, the still newish park that represents one of the few public green spaces in the neighborhood.Julian Abele ParkRenovation