Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff “City” Block
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So, two weeks ago I discussed how the Center City streets are starting to fill up and how I just renewed monthly parking at my office after a year off. This was big because I had monthly parking for 19 straight years, then a year off, and now I am back. Another thing that is getting back to normal is traffic. BOO!! And finally, those of us who are vaccinated can now walk outside without masks. YEAH!!
But when I say or hear people say, “getting back to normal,” what we are really saying is “getting back to the ‘new’ normal.” Because in a world of inside mask-wearing, elbow touches instead of handshakes, and different ways that we do so many things, it is a brave new world. Here is the thing, though. I am confident and optimistic that we will quickly adapt and that the new normal will become just that—normal. And hopefully, we can make things better and safer than before.
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1011 S 46th Street
NEW LISTING
Triplex | 3,135 SF | Front Porch | Large Rear Yard | Separate Utilities
Beautiful and spacious Triplex twin on a wonderful tree-lined block in the Spruce Hill neighborhood of University City. Front porch and large rear yard. Big, light-filled units with significant character, including high ceilings, original hardwood floors throughout, and original tiled fireplaces. Each unit is a full floor with multiple exposures. Separate utilities.
Tenants can move right in or make straight forward cosmetic improvements to increase the rents (the 2nd & 3rd floors have been owner occupied and are now vacant). The layouts are perfect as-is. Each unit has an in-unit washer/dryer.
The 1st floor is a large 1 bedroom, the 2nd floor a spacious 2 bedroom, and the 3rd floor a 2 bedroom (plus den/office/3rd bedroom), 2 full bath. Great closet and storage space throughout. Ceiling fans in every bedroom and window units included.
This is a fantastic location right on the Spruce Hill/Cedar Park Border. In the Penn Alexander Catchment, less than two blocks to Clark Park, a block from Baltimore Avenue’s Restaurant Row and shopping. Within a block of multiple SEPTA Green Line stops to Penn, Drexel, USciences, HUP and CHOP, 30th Street, and Center City. Awesome light-filled, with three full floor easy-to-rent apartments.
NOTE: This building offers fully separated utilities. Tenants pay electricity, heat, hot water, and cooking gas.
PROJECTED RENTS–Unit 1 is $1,375– Unit 2 is $1,525– Unit 3 is $1,650.
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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
Witness Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic artwork come to life in a 360-degree digital experience where a 20,000 sq. ft. physical space is transformed with two-story illuminations.
This incredible and unique multi-sensory exhibit comes to Philly in August.
Instead of just looking at one of Van Gogh’s paintings from afar, guests will feel as though they are walking inside one of his extraordinary works such as Starry Night.
This immersion is achieved through a combination of several dozen projectors, 1000m2 screens, and a separate VR journey.
The exhibit is COVID-safe and ideal for any age.
Tickets are limited. Find them here.
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(Safe) Philly Fun This Week
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Dine Latino Restaurant Week is Back
This year diners can order a complimentary appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two dinner entrees from participating restaurants.
Some awesome Philly options include:
Check out the GPHCC’s website for a full list of participating restaurants.
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Outdoor Spring Celebrations
Philly’s parks and attractions have awesome spring celebrations this week:
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Fairmount Park Conservancy encourages people to use the iNaturalist app to explore the city through nature during the City Nature Challenge. Participants can upload photos of local flowers, animals, fungi, and more. A professional will help to identify people’s discoveries (April 30 – May 3)
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Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center has a two-week celebration of children’s joy and family unity for Japan’s national holiday. Families can take a tour, watch fan dance demonstrations, feed the carp, and more (May 1-16).
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New to Dilworth Park is the Rothman Roller Rink which will offer outdoor roller skating April 30 through June 27.
The rink will have a checkerboard floor and market lights to complete its retro-inspired design.
Also included is an awesome installation of colorful hula-hoops overhead– designed and fabricated by Philadelphia’s Lucky Dog Studio.
Hour-long sessions will be offered Sunday through Thursday from 11 am – 8:45 pm and on Friday and Saturday from 11 am – 11:15 pm.
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Mount Airy
New Construction
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1011 S 46th Street
NEW LISTING
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430 S 47th Street
BRAND NEW LISTING
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4 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$665,000
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250 S 17th Street, Unit 100
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3 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$525,000
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1721 Rodman Street
NEW LISTING
2 Bed | 1.5 Bath
$485,000
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4617 Pine Street, Unit H210
NEW PRICE
4 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$425,000
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4517 Springfield Avenue
NEW PRICE
5 Bed | 2.5 Bath
$419,500
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1810 Rittenhouse Square, Unit 503
NEW PRICE
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As always, please know that I’m humbled by and appreciative of your introductions and referrals. If you have a friend, colleague, or family member that is in need of Expert Real Estate Representation, please have them contact me.
Be assured, I will do my best to exceed their expectations! Thanks for taking the time to read this issue of Around the Block.
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Some imagery in this e-newsletter was sourced via Visit Philly, UWISHUNU Philadelphia, secretphiladelphia.co, vangoghexpo.com, and Canva.
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