A Northeast Philadelphia parcel with approved development plans has been sold to a New York-based firm for $4 million. Paramount Realty, based in Lakewood, New Jersey, sold the property at 5501 Whitaker Ave. to an entity affiliated with Brooklyn’s Asset Realty and Construction Group, according to Philadelphia property records. The triangular lot is adjacent to… Read more »
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Manayunk Waterfront Site with Approved Development For Sale
A rare development opportunity is available along Main Street in Manayunk, featuring approved plans for 181 luxury waterfront apartments. Located on “Venice Island” between the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River, the offering also includes 4436 Main St. across the canal, with plans for 1,441 square feet of retail space. The residential project spans two five-story… Read more »
76ers Reach Deal with Comcast Spectacor to Stay in South Philly, Dropping Center City Arena Plans
The 76ers have decided to remain in South Philadelphia’s sports stadium district, according to multiple City Council members. This decision follows over two years of intense debate about building a new arena on East Market Street in Center City. Despite City Council passing legislation late last year to support the Center City arena project, Comcast… Read more »
Elwyn Taps Developer for $100M Campus Plan
Delaware County behavioral health nonprofit Elwyn plans to build a $45 million school as part of a $100 million redevelopment of its 260-acre Media campus. The project, expected to span a decade, includes demolition and new construction, though timelines and additional details have not been disclosed. Elwyn CEO Charles McLister stated that planning began last… Read more »
City Council Committee Approves Sixers Arena Proposal
The Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena cleared a key hurdle Thursday, advancing from committee to the full City Council for approval after several delays. The amended legislation increases the Sixers’ community benefits agreement by $10 million, bringing it to $60 million. A team spokesperson said Thursday afternoon that the amendments were still under review…. Read more »
Alterra’s $490M Storage Portfolio Sale Includes 8 Local Properties
A joint venture between Philadelphia-based Alterra IOS and JPMorgan Chase has sold a 51-property industrial outdoor storage portfolio to Peakstone Realty Trust for $490 million. Alterra CEO Leo Addimando noted that selling to an institutional investor was ‘the last unproven part’ of their business strategy after a decade in industrial outdoor storage. The 440-acre portfolio… Read more »
Delaware River Pier For Sale with Development Potential
A Delaware River pier with 33 boat slips is for sale, providing buyers with built-in income and opportunities for waterfront development. “There’s potential to build over the water and explore creative options,” said Ken Wellar of Global Real Estate Advisors, who holds the listing. The Pier 5 marina at 7 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. is… Read more »
Lender Takes Over Boston Market Owner’s Bensalem Site
A prominent Bucks County development site, once planned for a large mixed-use project, is returning to the lender after receiving no bids at a sheriff’s sale. The 35-acre property at 2201 Street Road in Bensalem was owned by a company controlled by Jignesh “Jay” Pandya, owner of the Boston Market restaurant chain. Located between Hulmeville… Read more »
169-Unit Development to Form ‘A New Neighborhood’ Between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River
A major residential development is underway in West Philadelphia, bringing 169 units to Wynnefield Heights. Known as Wynnefield Heights Square, the project at 4050 Conshohocken Ave. began pre-sales last week, offering 142 condos starting at $289,000 and 27 townhomes starting at $499,000. Noah Ostroff, founder of the PhillyLiving real estate team and partner at Keller… Read more »
Bart Blatstein’s Delaware River Pier Plans Taking Shape
The future of a prime site along the Delaware River waterfront is becoming clearer. PrimeSpace Capital is set to unveil a CubeSmart self-storage facility at Pier 40 next week, following a complete restoration of the historic 180,200-square-foot property at 841 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. The New York-based developer, specializing in self-storage, acquired the site from… Read more »


