In Fishtown

Infill. Infill. Knock down the garage and put up a new building.That's a refrain it seems we're hearing at least once a month in Fishtown these days. The latest tune refers to plans to knock down a one-story garage at 958 Shackamaxon St. and in its place construct a four

Redevelopment in Fishtown has officially reached the border, as developers continue to look to build near Aramingo Ave., which is like a gateway of sorts to Northeast Philadelphia.Recently, Fishtown Neighbors Association supported developers plans' to create two lots from one and to build two single-family homes at 2618-22 E York St., a

Over two years ago, we visited the 400 block of Moyer Street in Fishtown and spied a partially demolished building that had once been used as a holding area for repossessed cars. We noted that the property owners had previously gotten approvals to build six duplexes and two single family

Just last week, we looked at a proposed project on the 1500 block of Frankford Avenue which would see the construction of fourteen new apartments and some new commercial space. Today, we look at another property up the block which should also soon see redevelopment.1500 block of Frankford Ave.Last month,

Bay windows are wonderful, in theory. They give homes a little extra square-footage, and they inject facades with extra personality. And they come in all shapes and sizes. In the past, we've taken a careful look at the bay window situations in Graduate Hospital and then again in Northern Liberties/Fishtown.

In Fishtown, the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor is in the midst of a major upswing. Zoning applications have been popping up on different blocks for several years now, and the tide continues to swell. This spring that theme is continuing, particularly along the 1500 block.Current view of 1512-18 Frankford Ave.Developers appeared

Right near Girard Avenue, plans for another piece of infill development points to how builders continue to find locations for projects almost anywhere they can among the rapidly redeveloping residential rows of Fishtown.Last month, the Fishtown Neighbors Association supported developers' plans to build a new home with a garage at

At the end of last year, we told you about a couple of renovation efforts in Fishtown, on Sepviva Street. At 1836-38 Sepviva St., a stalled renovation of a former pickle factory was finally pushing forward. Next door, at 1834 Sepviva St., permits had been filed for a residential rehab.

We've had plenty to say about the growth of Frankford Avenue over the last several years, with construction and new businesses appearing up and down the corridor. Just last week, we told you about plans for a retail location for the Kensington Community Food Co-op where Frankford hits Lehigh Avenue.

If you've lived in the area for awhile, you surely remember that the 26th Precinct Police Station at the corner of Trenton & Dauphin was blighted and vacant for a really long time. Over the last few years, we covered the wonderful structure's reawakening and its conversion into apartments and a PFCU branch.In