A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has confirmed the completion of construction at a ten-unit mixed-use development at 3935 Lancaster Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The new building will rise four stories tall and span 13,500 square feet, and will feature commercial space on the ground floor. Construction costs were listed at $2 million.
3935 Lancaster Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
3935 Lancaster Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
At the time of our visit we found that the structure was apparently completed only recently, with work still evident at the ground level. Otherwise, the red-brick and gray-paneled facade stands completely assembled and free of construction equipment. Although the gray-paneled section seems somewhat out of place for its traditionally styled surroundings, the brick portion, adorned with beige lintels above the doors and windows, makes for an attractive match for the adjacent prewar rowhouses.
The rental property offers one- to two-bedroom units available for rent from $1,400 to $2,000 per month. The building features an expansive roof deck with dramatic skyline views. Units are equipped with video intercoms, French door refrigerators, and washers/dryers.
3935 Lancaster Avenue stands just to the north of University City; the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is situated within three blocks to the south. The route 10 trolley runs in front of the building, offering direct access to University City and beyond. Given its central location, the area, particularly along Lancaster Avenue, remains rather underdeveloped, and can potentially accommodate much more development similar or greater in scale than the project at hand. As such, we expect to hear more development announcements for surrounding sites in the near future.
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The panels look like garbage… Does anyone actually like that aesthetic???