One block in Brewerytown seems to be having all the fun. Last week, when we spied some unfortunate demolition at 29th & Thompson, we also happened upon a new foundation at the corner of 28th & Stiles. That parcel is actually the combination of two properties, 1225 and 1227 N. 28th St., both of which were acquired by developers last summer when they were vacant lots. The developers have combined the lots into one, perhaps because one of them was just a hair over 14' wide. Now, with a 29'+ wide parcel, they're building a four-unit building.
You can see, there's another building under construction next door. At 1223 N. 28th St., developers (different than the guys building the quadplex next door) are building a three-unit building. It's a good few months ahead of its neighbor. When they're both done, it will be a dramatic improvement over the large overgrown lot that was here before.
Just a few doors down, there's yet another project that's under construction. Fin Dev LLC bought 1213 N. 28th St. a couple of years ago, back when it was also vacant like the others we just mentioned. Smaller than its neighbors, this thing will only have two units when it's done. Unfortunately, we don't imagine the architecture will match the older homes immediately to the north. But as we've said many times before, they don't make 'em like they used to.
All of these projects are happening mere steps from the North 28 project, pictured above. We wonder whether this project has inspired other developers to take a more careful look at 28th Street, or whether these projects would have happened with or without the inspiration of the large modular development to the north. It's impossible to determine of course, but it's certainly something to keep in mind as we see these and other projects come about in Brewerytown.