A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is complete at a three-story, five-unit rental apartment building at 342 West Queen Lane in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development is located on the southeast side of the block between Pulaski Avenue and Morris Street, within a four-minute walk of the Queen Lane regional rail station. Designed by MC Architectural, the project spans 5,793 square feet and features a 1,058-square-foot ground-level retail space and full sprinkling. Permits list David Elmaliah as the contractor and a construction cost of $200,000.
342 West Queen Lane. Credit: Google
342 West Queen Lane. Looking north. Credit: Google
342 West Queen Lane. Looking southeast. Credit: Google
342 West Queen Lane. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022
The building’s replacement of a vacant lot is a definite boon for the block; we feel more ambivalent, however, about the design. On one hand, the plain, white, boxy structure is a bit of an odd fit for a block comprised predominantly of prewar rowhouses. Then again, charming details such as wood-plank balconies, applied shutters, and lantern sconces add a further touch of interest to the architecturally diverse block.
342 West Queen Lane. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022
342 West Queen Lane. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022
342 West Queen Lane. Zoning submission. Credit: MC Architectural
342 West Queen Lane. Building elevation. Credit: MC Architectural
342 West Queen Lane. Floor plans. Credit: MC Architectural
342 West Queen Lane. Living/dining area
342 West Queen Lane. Living/dining area
342 West Queen Lane. Living/dining area
342 West Queen Lane. Bedroom
342 West Queen Lane. Bedroom
342 West Queen Lane. Bathroom
342 West Queen Lane. Balcony
342 West Queen Lane
Units feature hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit laundry. According to architectural plans, units span from 820 to 1,104 square feet and most feature two bedrooms (plans show one one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments, though currently available listings show several two-bedroom and one four-bedroom unit). Current rent prices range from $1,695 to $2,000.
In all, the building’s scale is appropriate for its setting. However, a general upzoning is warranted for the area given its immediate adjacency to regional rail.
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This is what you get when you get your architecture plans off Wish.
Ouch.
But true.
What happened to the Street tree? -Jim
Gone! And no replacement as of yet….
Is there no alternative to putting those GA meters right smack in the front of the building?? It is beyond unattractive!
Imagination deficit
bland, unoriginal, sad
3 for 3