Last week, a reader suggested me make our way to the 2000 block of Federal Street, as multiple projects are currently taking place over there. So we did, after getting a cup of coffee at the end of the block, and spied three ongoing projects. First, there's 2018 Federal St., which has been a vacant lot for many years.
This propery has been owned by PHDC for decades, and was purchased by JBS Renovations earlier this year. They'll be building a three story home here, though the third floor will likely be set back due to a pesky requirement in the Zoning Code. Honestly, we're just happy to hear about a City agency selling off a vacant lot for a change. In the photo above, you can see a dumpster down the block.
Aronimink Investors bought 2022 Federal St. a couple of months ago, and they're now cleaning it out. According to permits, they intend to add a third story. Look for another setback here, which hopefully won't look too weird.
2028 Federal St. won't be getting cleaned out, instead it will be demolished. Replacing the existing building will be, you guessed it, a three story single family home. Sure, the projects taking place on this block aren't earth shattering and they're downright predictable. But the turnover on this block, when viewed with all the other construction in the neighborhood, represents a serious change of the status quo.
What's not predictable is the building at the end of this block. A former launderette, it's looked like this for months with no apparent signs of improvement on the horizon. Has anyone heard anything about this property lately?