Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at The Cecil, a mixed-use building at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. The project is situated on the east side of the block between Turner Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building rises five stories tall and features commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above. Parking space is also included in the project.
1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024
1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024
The new building is attractively styled with a design apparently inspired by converted factory loft apartments. Large street-facing windows punctuate a beige brick facade accented with gently protruding brick sections aligned with the window grid. Dark metal sconces decorate the ground floor.
The Berks Station on the Market-Frankford Line is situated within an eight minute walk to the northeast and the route 15 trolley runs along Girard Avenue within a ten-minute walk to the south.
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Factory aesthetic…nothing fancy. Nice background building. Context! -Jim