A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is nearing completion at Broad and Washington, a 15-story, 1,111-unit complex under construction at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. Designed by the BKV Group, the development will span an entire city block at the northeast corner of the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue. The construction price tag for the 1,516,218-square-foot complex stands at almost $306 million.
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
1001 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2025
Site of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.
Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.
Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.
Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.
Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.
The development brings notable change block as one of the most significant mid-rise residential structures to go up on what was previously an all-commercial stretch. The Ellsworth-Federal Station on the Broad Street subway line sits within a few short blocks to the south, and the Lombard-South Station is situated within a slightly longer distance to the north.
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Awesome photos, Jamie Meller!
This development is on the east side of South Broad Street, directly across the street from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.
A few blocks further south takes you to a highly praised Broad Street diner, famous for their delicious breakfast.
This stellar project improves both S. Broad St. and Washington Ave.
As I commented on YIMBY’s 02.01.2023, 06.23.2024, 06.24.2024 and 09.12.2024 updates, this is phase one of a three-phase project.
Phase one includes 600 apartments (out of a total of 1,487 for the three phases) and 50,000 square feet of retail (out of a total of 65,000 square feet for the three phase project). Located on the western section of the block bound by Broad St. east, 13th St. west, Washington Ave. south, and Carpenter St. north, it is the only phase under construction.
The posted renderings show phases one and two, but not phase three, which is located east across 13th St.
Once all three phases are complete, this massive Matthew and Michael Pestronk’s Post Brothers and Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments 1.9 million square foot development will hold 1,487 apartments, 65,000 square feet of retail (including a 50,000 square foot Giant Supermarket), and underground parking with 50 electric vehicle charging spots.
As per the project’s website, amenities include a rooftop pool deck with multiple pools, oversized hot tubs, three courtyards, a dog park, kids courtyard and outdoor amenity deck, raised terraces, community green spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor his and hers recovery area, spa, glam room, co-working space, social lounge, rooftop lounge, and kids playroom.
Do we know when phase 3 is supposed to be completed?
The actual building pretty much aligns with the renderings except for the Washington Ave. side where the amenities deck is on the second floor (above the parking garage entrance) the facade design and cladding seems unfinished as compared to the renderings. While phase 1 is not complete the amenities deck seems finished so that’s going to be how it looks.
What’s the rent there
So is what is being built now phase 1 and 2 or just 1?
It’s just phase 1, basically the western 1/2 of the rendering above—the part of the building that looks like a W.
Finally a project turning out better than the renderings. Usually its the opposite In Philly. Bravo
Hi Leslie. 😉
I am a resident of this building and I feel compelled to speak out on behalf of many frustrated tenants. What began as an exciting move into what was marketed as a luxury apartment has quickly turned into a deeply disappointing and concerning experience.
The management of One Thousand One has repeatedly delayed the opening of key amenities that were promised at the time of signing—some of which were major deciding factors for many of us choosing to live here. These delays are often announced with vague updates, if at all, and there’s no transparency about actual timelines.
Even more troubling, residents who have voiced their dissatisfaction online—particularly through 1-star Google reviews—are being contacted and bribed to remove them. Offers range from gift cards to rent discounts in exchange for deleting or editing negative reviews. This unethical practice not only undermines the integrity of online reviews, but it also silences valid concerns from residents trying to hold management accountable.
Attempts to contact the leasing office or property management are met with silence. Emails go unanswered, and phone calls are routinely ignored. This complete lack of communication adds to the feeling that the voices of paying residents are irrelevant to those in charge.
People deserve to know what they’re signing up for when they rent a home. I urge potential renters to ask current tenants about their experiences, and I call on local housing authorities and media to look into these questionable practices.
We deserve honesty, transparency, and respect—not censorship.
After almost a year in this apartment I fully agree with Alex’s review.
They’ve built this place so poorly and have mismanaged it so fantastically it’s impossible to fully describe it:
– My 8 month old’s room doesn’t stay above 60 degrees at night in winter, no matter how high we put the thermostat. Management has been told multiple times of this persisting issue and only offered a space heater which would not be safe.
– A light fixture fell out of the amenity area’s ceiling and crashed down next to my sons stroller, spreading glass everywhere.
– A toxic smelling gas came into our unit from the rooftop vent and we had to evacuate in the middle of the night. They shut off all outside air to our unit as a fix.
– They had a fire alarm go off at 4:30am for the entire building because of a burst water pipe in the basement garage. Alarm didn’t go off in our unit, only the hallway. A week later on Valentine’s day the fire alarm went off at 1am (broken sprinkler). This time the fire alarm did go off in our unit.
– Everything has broken in our unit since we moved in 8 months ago. Door handles fall off, sinks are designed to grow mold within a week, cold wind blows through the outlets, doors squeak, the showers had to be re-sealed, the washer and dryer leave clothes sopping wet, they won’t clean our grimy plaster-covered windows, and a dozen other things I can’t list here.
– The doors to the fire exits were left unlocked for months, a major security hazard
– The sales team lied multiple times in writing about completion dates for amenities. They also hid the fact that there’s a building-wide fire alarm every week for 30 minutes in every unit (conveniently always during my baby’s nap time).
Not only is this building lipstick on a pig, it’s dangerous. The city should be informed of multiple code and compliance violations. Don’t be tricked by the nice-looking gym and pool unless you want to be scammed by the Post Brothers. We moved here to have an easier time postpartum and it’s been a nightmare.
Management specifically has been the cherry on top, speaking in PR circles, insisting that they want to ‘address our concerns’ as replies on written reviews and then gaslight us in person, saying none of our concerns are viable (despite photo, video, and other recorded evidence).
It’s chaos. I’m legitimately concerned this building is going to crumble further and hurt one of us. They also offer different rates to different people. Something’s not adding up and I wouldn’t be surprised if the local city council member was paid off.