Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that renovation work is complete at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.
The structure’s primary, street-facing component has been renovated to its original, charming historic appearance. In addition, smaller one- and two-story portions in the rear are being demolished and replaced with a three-story extension, which will reduce the open space at the property to a narrow courtyard and a small light well.
140 North 2nd Street (left). Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2024
The adaptive reuse project at 140 North 2nd Street is situated in the northeast corner of Old City, two short blocks south of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and two long blocks west of the Delaware River waterfront. The 2nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford subway line is situated within a five-minute walk to the south, and the route 5, 48, and 57 buses service the immediate vicinity.
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these pictures don’t do a good job showing which building is being renovated.
An AirBnB instead of actual apartments. Development like this is why the area is dead. No one walking to the store, empty storefronts, etc. This used to be a neighborhood. People lived here.
The area is now very dead and boring as hell. The newer residents are boring themselves.
I 💛NY Please share when affordable housing is on the market in NYC
Try going to the New York Yimby page
Interested