This past week CITYSPACE had the honor of shooting video of Developer Jim Maransky talking about the sustainability of the IceHouse Condo Development in Fishtown. Part 3 of the series we get a tour of interior of one of the Units and the private green roof. Enjoy!
This past week CITYSPACE had the honor of shooting video of Developer Jim Maransky talking about the sustainability of the IceHouse Condo Development in Fishtown. Part 2 of the series we get a tour of the common green roof at the IceHouse. Enjoy!
This past week CITYSPACE had the honor of shooting video of Developer Jim Maransky talking about the sustainability of the IceHouse Condo Development in Fishtown. This three part series explores the basement and garage including the rainwater harvesting system, the common green roof and the interior of a unit. Enjoy Part One of the series below:
Image courtesy of the Hetzell Advisory Council
Hetzell’s Ball Field is located at the corner of Columbia and Thompson in Fishtown. It is a huge field, the kind that throws you back to those childhood days of orange slices at half time, the smell of popcorn and parents screaming to run to home base. Hetzell’s is home to a multitude of kids’ baseball and soccer teams from the Northeast, along with student teams from local schools. Hetzell’s is well used by most of the community and this past year it became apparent that the field was in need of some pretty serious renovations.
Yesterday, I spoke with Arty Dolan, the Coach of Fishtown AC and President of the Hetzell Advisory Council, to ask him what improvements are being made to the field. According to Mr. Dolan, there is new sod in place as of now, and new sand and portable bathrooms are coming. There will also be a concession stand – much to the delight of players and parents alike! Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks!
The IceHouse, a condo development directly across the street from the Ball park, donated $500 per sale toward the field. According to Jim Maransky, the developer of the IceHouse, he just delivered a $5000 check for the field last week. There have also been 54 banners sold for the fencing around the field to help raise money for the repairs.
With all of this excitement, one can expect an Opening Ceremony sometime this summer. Stay tuned!
CITYSPACE is hosting a number of open houses this coming Sunday, September 20th. It looks like it is going to be great weather – how about making a day out of it?
SALES CENTER OPEN DAILY: 11AM – 5PM
1 and 2 bedroom condos from $318,000
• Soaring ceilings, elevator, amazing spaces
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
1 and 2 bedroom condos from $349,000
• Rehabbed boutique luxury brownstone condos
• 1 block from Rittenhouse square!
• Tons of light, all hardwoods, stainless steel appliances
149 W. Laurel Street: Last Unit Available! $549,900
OPEN SUN 2-4PM
3 bedrooms, 3 baths
The first LEED-Platinum certified duplex in the Nation!
• Modern designs meets urban sustainability
• Green roof, solar panels, radiant in floor heating
• Hardwood floors, low flow fixtures, air quality systems
926 N. 3rd Street
SALES CENTER OPEN THURS – SUN 5-8PM
1 and 2 bedrooms from $299,000
Beautiful meets modern right on Liberty Lands Park in Northern Liberties!
• Common courtyard and roof, plus balconies on the park
• Deeded secure parking, elevator
• Amazing views
1221 Shackamaxon Street, From $164,900
OPEN SUN 12-1:30PM
1 and 2 bedroom condos in the heart of Fishtown!
• Beautiful, private courtyard community
• Hardwood floors, glass and tile baths, great natural light
• Minutes from restaurants, nightlife and more
1247 E. Columbia Ave, From $159,000
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT
1, 2 and 3 bedroom sustainable units in the heart of Fishtown!
• Huge common roof deck with koi pond
• Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, tons of amazing green amenities
• 10 year tax abatement, secure parking
OPEN SUNDAY: 2-4 pm
3 beds, 2.5 baths, 3400 SF $739,000
• Tigerwood Hardwood floors
• 3 Floors of outdoor space
• Custom Steel and glass stairs
• European design, garage parking
Introducing The IceHouse – Philadelphia’s premiere sustainable condominium complex. This cutting edge development has 10 New Construction and 3 rehab Condos all Registered for LEED Certification. Located in the heart of Fishtown, directly adjacent to a large park, these condos boast wide plank hardwood flooring throughout, bamboo cabinets, Caesarstone quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, secure parking, low condo fees and the 10 year tax abatement. All units include custom floating steel stairs, large casement windows and 11’ wide double sliding doors creating tons of light. The extensive list of sustainable features include a common area green roof, rain water recycling system, high efficiency appliances and HVAC system, tankless hot water heaters, and dual flush toilets. Located right outside of Northern Liberties and a couple blocks from the Waterfront, these units are walking distance from the trolley, the El and a multitude of shops, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife.
Check out the developer’s website!
For further information regarding this project, please contact:
Rachel Lipton, REALTOR®
EcoAssociate by EcoBroker
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Brigit Brust, Broker • Owner
City space
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City Space
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So I went up to the Museum of Modern Art this past weekend to check out their brilliant exhibit “Home Delivery, Fabricating the Modern Dwelling.” For all of you who haven’t seen it – get on up to 54th Street in Manhattan, it closes on October 20th.
This exhibition is basically a short (but very thorough) investigation of the history of prefabricated architecture – and then is culminated in the commissioning of 5 contemporary prefabricated houses on the lot next to the museum. The houses are pretty amazing, and you can go into or poke your head into all of them. I enjoy functionality you can walk around in – seeing this exhibition was like a giant open house for the future possibilites of the modular home. It is amazing to think how the idea of prefabrication can not only be viewed in several different ways, but also executed with using a variety of processes and a incredibly differing materials. It was hard to pick a favorite – I think the Cellophane House was my favorite, with it’s modernism and entire exterior wall of solar paneling, but I also found Burst intriguing. Who doesn’t want bleachers attached to their house? I admit a bit of clausterphobia with the Micro Compact Home, this makes dorm living seem luxurious… and System 3 – talk about lux mobile home. Sign me up!
Check out the photos I took and check out the great interactive website at the Moma:
Green House - Denmark
Ok I admit it. I have a bias toward the Danish people and their totally awesome country. They just really know what they are doing over there… which you would expect because they have been doing it so much longer than we have in the good ole US of A. Denmark is full of green roofing, energy efficient buildings and appliances, and wind turbines, and it isn’t even necessarily innovative to the people there. When I get all excited about it they look at me like, isn’t this how it is everywhere? We aren’t there yet, but hey we’re really trying in Philadelphia! Check out these awesome LEED certified green projects in Northern Liberties — these are the real deal people, not sorta green, not “bamboo flooring”… these are practically DANISH – now that’s sayin’ something!
Want Green Housing in Philly? Go here!
http://www.onionflats.com/nl_onion.php
http://domanidevelopers.com/
From the KIG Homes Website:
KIG Homes has become the premier developer of non contiguous properties in the Philadelphia Region. Craftsmanship is our number one priority. Our homes are showroom quality. Whether you are purchasing a $100,000 home or a $750,000 home; the feel, the look is a million dollar home. Our goal is to provide quality housing, enhance communities, create jobs, institute training programs and to return properties to the city’s tax roll as a viable source of income…
Here’s to hoping KIG has continued success at accomplishing their mission. Be sure to check out some of KIG Homes’ current inventory of homes for sale at KigHomes.Com.
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