A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that excavation work has begun for a seven-story, 108-unit residential building at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. The property is bordered by East Hagert Street to the east, Emerald Street to the north, and East Boston Street to the west. Designed by T + Associates, the project will span 93,832 square feet and will include 13 artist studios, underground parking for 19 cars, and space for 37 bicycles, as well as a green roof and a roof deck.
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023
Compared to the auto service facility that previously spanned the site, and considering the transit adjacency (the York-Dauphin Station on the Market-Frankford Line is situated within a five-minute walk to the west), the new development will make for much better use of the space; the only regret, albeit minor, that we have about the development is the loss of a mural that once adorned the facility, and the likely blocking of another mural that still spans above the site.
Aerial view of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: Google.
Renderings of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 20222000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022
2000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 20222000-20 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022
In recent years, the surrounding area has seen a large volume of new, predominantly mid-rise residential, construction. This development generally replaces underutilized properties, such as the one at hand, and makes for much more effective use of scarce subway-adjacent city land.
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Do wish they left a bit of room for the mural to be seen but it’s good otherwise
I would be interested in renting a apartment if any. Thank You 😊