Who wouldn't want to live at 4th & Tasker, right across the street from the wonderful Dickinson Square Park?
It seems that several developers are wagering that there are no shortage of people who are enthused about the idea. We've already covered several projects in this general vicinity, and we recently spotted a couple more. Nothing too crazy, but in the context of the other stuff happening nearby it's still worth noting.
1602 S. 4th St. blends in beautifully with its neighbors, having been designed by the same architect, probably a hundred years ago. But this particular property has sat vacant for the last several years and went on the market in shell condition last fall. Developers snatched it up in just a few days for $160K and are now in the process of converting it into a triplex. Work is still ongoing, but we'd imagine neighbors are pleased that this blight is being taken off the block.
Speaking of things that neighbors are surely pleased to see disappear, a long-vacant lot on the northwest corner of 4th & Tasker is also on the outs. Alpha United bought the lot earlier this year and now they're marketing a new home for a sale price of $450K. According to the listing, the home will be over 2,300 sqft and should be finished by October.
So that's four new units near one intersection, adding to the customer base for Naked Philly favorite Grindcore House, the nearby vegan cafe. It will also mean more customers for Fourth & Cross, the restaurant that recently opened at, uh, 4th & Cross. The space that houses this restaurant was previously home to Bell's Delly, proving once again that spelling the name of your establishment doesn't hurt if you're trying to remain in business.
Just a few years ago, there were a bunch of vacant lots in this area, despite the presence of the park. Today, just a handful remain. It's just a matter of time, we'd wager, before they're all gone like the almond milk latte we just devoured.