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Courier Post
Paulsboro Gardens Apartments set for major upgrades
PAULSBORO — Paulsboro Gardens Apartments is about to start its first major renovation since it was built in 1968, according to the New York real estate firm that bought it in July 2025. Paulsboro Gardens is an affordable housing community with 150 apartments. The one-bedroom and two-bedroom units are spread among 21 buildings along Baird Avenue and Manor Avenue. Owner People Restoring Communities, a family-owned corporation, promised a comprehensive overhaul when its acquisition was disclosed. The borough Land Use Board approved the proposed interior and exterior improvements at its meeting in November 2025. On September 30, PRC announced it had closed on construction financing. Planned improvements include handicapped accessibility upgrades; installation of stainless steel appliances, energy-efficient low-flow toilets, and energy-efficient fixtures; LED lighting; and new LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiling) flooring. The oil heating system will be replaced with an electric Variable Refrigerant Flow system that will provide air conditioning and heat. Sewer and water infrastructures also will be upgraded, and the parking lot will be restriped. This is the first rehabilitation closing PRC has had outside New York. It also is the first transaction completed under the firm's third generation of family leadership. “The investment reflects our commitment to thoughtful,
glensidelocal.com
whatnow.com
Commercial Contractor Behind 500+ Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
PKC Construction Co. has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. The Kansas-based commercial contractor specializes in restaurant and other commercial construction projects and serves clients nationwide. Court filings show that the company’s liabilities have exceeded its assets, indicating a financial imbalance. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts...
glensidelocal.com
For Lease: Office/retail space in Glenside
A 3,850 sf office/retail space is available for lease at 357 Highland Avenue in Glenside. According to the listing, the space exists on the first floor. Built in 1940, the building was originally constructed and operated as an electrical switching station for PECO Energy, and its construction reflects that utility-grade origin. The structure is solid masonry with thick load-bearing walls, tall ceiling clearances, and large window openings that bring in significant natural light — features that are difficult and costly to replicate in new construction. The building’s original purpose also left it with a robust electrical service and power distribution capacity well beyond what is typical for a space of this size, making it particularly well suited to tenants with above-average power demands.
VISTA.Today
Maryland Investor Buys Four Malvern Life Sciences Buildings for $70M
A Maryland investor that specializes in real estate has made its first move into the Philadelphia region, purchasing nearly 295,000 square feet of life sciences and flex space in Malvern, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bethesda-based Vitrian bought the portfolio of four buildings from Berwyn-based Warren Avenue...
yieldpro.com
Landmark Properties Expands Presence in Philadelphia with Delivery of The Mark Philadelphia
Landmark Properties, a fully integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the development, construction, acquisition, and operation of high-quality residential communities, has delivered The Mark Philadelphia, a 909-bed student housing community in the University City neighborhood. Rising 34 stories, The Mark is the tallest student housing property in the University City submarket, giving residents sweeping views of the Center City skyline and the surrounding University City neighborhoods.
New Jersey Globe
Trenton to offer 28 city-owned properties for purchase
Trenton will put 28 city-owned homes and buildings up for sale beginning Thursday as part of a new round of a program aimed at returning abandoned properties to productive use. The properties, located across all four wards, will be offered through the city’s City-Owned Property Purchase Program. Applications will be...
hoodline.com
Northern Liberties Cold Storage Warehouse With Giant Flag Mural Set for 79 Apartments
The hulking brick warehouse along Columbus Boulevard that millions of I-95 drivers know for its giant American flag mural is finally getting a second life. Developer Roman Ovrutsky paid $3.15 million for the historic building at 500 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard and plans to turn it into 79 apartments, with 72 units inside the existing eight-story structure and seven more in a new ninth-floor addition.
NJ.com
10 most expensive homes sold in Cherry Hill area, Sept. 21-27
A single-family home in Cherry Hill that sold for $675,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cherry Hill area during the past week. The area saw a total of 11 residential real estate sales in the past week, averaging $467,818. The average price per square foot was $266.
phillyyimby.com
Permits Issued for Single-Family Residence at 717 Saint Andrew Road in Chestnut Hill, West Philadelphia
Permits have been issued for the construction of a detached two-story single-family residence at 717 Saint Andrew Road in Chestnut Hill, West Philadelphia. The building permits lists 10,715 square feet of construction area and call for an accessory three-car garage and a swimming pool. M Architects and Morrissey Design are responsible for the designs, with Blake Development Corp is listed as the contractor.
Resolve Philly
G-Town Beat: Protect your homes from deed fraud and tangled titles (Sept. 24, 2026)
At a Sept. 24 workshop at The Braid Mill, city officials and legal-service providers explained how residents can monitor their deeds, resolve tangled titles, prepare wills and seek property-tax relief. The post G-Town Beat: Protect your homes from deed fraud and tangled titles (Sept. 24, 2026) appeared first on Resolve Philly .
glensidelocal.com
Former Smoothie King property in Jenkintown sold at auction, borough sends landscaper to tidy the overgrowth
The former Smoothie King property at 100 York Road in Jenkintown has seen better days. The location, which opened in 2023, began to falter over the winter. Ownership declared the business to be closed in early February, then decided to reopen days later. Borough manager George Locke told Glenside Local...
NorthEast Times
Nearly 1,000 West and Southwest Philly Rentals Hinge on Sale Talks
Nearly 1,000 privately held affordable rentals in West and Southwest Philadelphia could be lost unless the city reaches a deal with the portfolio's owner, WHYY reported. The apartments are part of a larger group of federally backed units across the city that could leave the affordable housing stock over the next decade.
MONTCO.Today
Residence at Bala Cynwyd Sells for $42.6 Million to California REIT
A senior living community on a former Lower Merion mill site has a new owner, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. American Healthcare REIT paid $42.58 million for the Residence at Bala Cynwyd. The Irvine, California-based real estate investment trust bought the property from Massachusetts-based LCB Senior Living.
phillyyimby.com
Permits Issued for Two-Family Building at 1004 South 20th Street in Southwest Center City
Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached residential building at 1004 South 20th Street in Southwest Center City. The project will contain two dwelling units within 2,200 square feet of construction area, along with a basement, private roof deck, and roof deck access structure. 1004 S 20th St LLC is the owner. Walnut St Development LLC is the contractor.