Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is complete at a three-story, three-unit residential building at 1511 North Hancock Street in Fishtown. The development will replace a single story garage-type facility located on the east side of the block between Jefferson Street and West Oxford Street. The structure rises from a 1,050-square-foot footprint and spans 3,150 square feet. Permits list Paul Dietz as the designer and Qazim Kupa as the contractor.
Features include a finished basement, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Construction is expected to cost $186,000, with $150,000 is allocated toward general construction. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/fuel/gas work each come with a price tag of $12,000.
1511 North Hancock Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023
1511 North Hancock Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023
The site sits on the western fringe of Fishtown, where the neighborhood blends into Olde Kensington. The area predominantly features a mix of rowhouses and small-scale commercial and industrial structures. However, the area is seeing a steady influx of new residential construction, driven by the development boom in the surrounding areas such as central Fishtown to the east, Northern Liberties to the south, and the Temple University area to the west. Over the past 12 years, two apartment buildings were constructed on the block, one across the street from the latest proposal and another at the end of the block to the south. We expect to see more construction on the block in the near future.
1511 North Hancock Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google
North Hancock Street, with 1511 North Hancock Street in the center right. Looking north. July 2007. Credit: Google
North Hancock Street, with 1511 North Hancock Street in the center right. Looking north. August 2019. Credit: Google
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This is about 5 blocks from Fishtown. When I was growing up on Front st this area was known as Lower Kensington.
Replacing a single story metal-gated garage with a townhouse is always a win.
Sorry to harp on this subject, but that bank of meters smack on the front of the house is extremely distasteful!!
Agreed.
From sections 8.6.1 and 8.6.2 of PECO’s 72 page “more than you want to about meters” masterpiece: PECO requires meter location “Outdoor, Front or Front- Side of structure” for “Residential, Single Homes” and for “Residential, Multiple Meters (e.g. twins)”. “Residential Condominiums (individual metering)” have more options, including “Outdoor, Front or Front- Side of structure,” “Approved outdoor ganged meter location” and “Approved indoor ganged meter location”. Commercial customers have still different options.
Another rule (of many) is “All locations shall be clear to allow access to the meter and its accessories for the purpose of reading, testing, and maintenance.” There is no rule against camouflage as long as PECO has meter access.
IMO, these limitations are outdated in an age of radiofrequency communication, of which PECO’s new meters are capable.