Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that exterior renovation work is underway at the recently completed mixed-use development at 2301 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Designed by Ian Smith Design Group, the project adds a three-story rear addition to a three-story prewar building and two smaller adjacent structures at the eastern corner of Frankford Avenue and East Dauphin Street. The finished project features ground-floor commercial space and six residential units, as well as a cellar.
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2301 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: Ian Smith Design Group
2301 Frankford Avenue. Looking east. Credit: Google Maps
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2023
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2022
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2023
The renovation primarily involves repainting the upper levels of the building’s renovated portion from its original red color to a dark gray/off-black hue. Although the color may be considered “trendy” in contemporary architecture, the alteration is a step-down from the building’s previously refreshed, historic appearance, which stood as a fine example of the traditional Philly vernacular.
The recently completed beige-brick rear addition appears to remain unchanged.
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
The Berks Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line is situated within an eight-minute walk to the southwest. Route 5, 25, and 89 buses service the surrounding area.
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A place finally built with the addition after so many disagreements!