The IceHouse Warms Up Fishtown

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
City space
c: 215.868.5972
w: LiveGreenInPhilly.com

Brigit Brust, Broker • Owner
City space
c: 267.235.7516

City Space
2200 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
o: 215.625.3650  f: 215.625.4721

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CITYSPACE Open Houses: Sunday, February 8!

Northern Liberties

Brown Street Estates: 320 Brown Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

Townhomes in the heart of Northern Liberties — Only 4 Left! Starting at $729K

For the buyer with impeccable taste. Modern design with European sensibility. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 levels of outdoor space is the heart of Northern Liberties. And at approximately 3400 square feet, these townhomes truly would be a wonderful place to call home. Featuring indoor/outdoor fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, kitchens with stone countertops, Miele appliances and European cabinetry. Decks, patio, custom designed steel and glass stairs, large windows, finished basement, 760 square foot Master Suite and Garage Parking.

Thin Flats: 147-151 W. Laurel Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-2PM

From $549,900 to $679,900

Thin Flats created by local design and build firm Onion Flats, is where luxury meets sustainability. Featuring MODULNOVA Itallian designed kitchens with Jenn Air dual fuel oven and cooktop. Glass and tile bathrooms with custom made ceramic sinks and Bain Ultra/Kohler tub, and Grohe/Houzer low flow faucets. Hardwood floors throughout, with Jig Inc custom designed steel and glass stairs and bridge. Reduce your carbon footprint with solar thermal panels, green inhabitable roofs, rainwater harvesting cisterns, and indoor air quality and heat recovery systems. Private decks and and yards. 1 car parking with each unit with electric car charging port.

916 New Market: $625,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 1-3PM

With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2100 square feet of space, this is a gem in the heart of Northern Liberties. Features inhabitable green roof, and is LEED Gold Certified. Other amenities in this contemporary home include NY Lofts cabinetry in the kitchen, custom steel and glass bridge, espresso bamboo floors througout, skylights, glass and tile baths with a Jacuzzi tub in the Master bath.

Rittenhouse

2024 Spruce Street

OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM

JUST REDUCED! Starting at $369K –  6 luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom condos

Elegantly restored with original features and modern details. Tall windows, amazing light, African Walnut floors, and non-working fireplaces, 13.5 ft. ceilings, great rooms, Kitchens feature new cabinetry, granite counters, stone backsplash. Baths feature Mosaic glass tiled baths, natural stone flooring. Many amazing amenities and details with each separate unit, making each of the condos truly unique.

1813 Spruce Street

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

Condos starting at $309K in the heart of Rittenhouse Square!

Beautiful 1, 2 and 3 bedroom brownstones, completely rehabbed. Located one block from Rittenhouse park, this is a fantastic deal in a great neighborhood. Featuring Brazilian Teak wood floors, Espresso stainded custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplashes, Carrera marble baths, washer/dryer, central air and intercom systems. Pet friendly building! 10 year tax abatement and low condo fees!

Instead of the Winter Blues, Try Winter Greens and Save Money!

The weather has been crazy lately with temperatures in 60’s one day to blustery winds and highs in the 20’s the next! Either way, we know that even though gas prices are finally dropping our energy bills are going to be rising over the next few months. I thought that I would share some tips on saving some $$ this season as well as making your home more comfortable.

1. Invest in a Programmable thermostat- this way you can set your heater to lower the temperature in the house while you are at work or sleeping. Also, you never want to set the temperature too low (50 degrees for example) in the winter because your heater then has to work harder to get the house to a comfy temperature (say 68 degrees) when you are there and actually uses more energy (aka $) than if you had just turned it down a bit (65 degrees).

2. Use your ceiling fans! People think of fans only as a means to cool things off, but many modern fans have low reverse settings that actually keep the heat circulating throughout the house (instead of collecting on the top floor and escaping through the roof). This helps your heater use less energy (aka $)!

3. Insulate- this is probably the cheapest way to save big bucks, but requires some more time and energy. You can buy weather stripping and caulk for a few dollars at your local hardware store. Weather stripping is great for exterior doorways and caulk is great around windows to keep out the cold air that’s been seeping into your home!

4. If you have a fireplace or wood burning stove, buy a fan or blower for it. If you think about it, most of the heat from your fireplace goes right up the flue. If you buy a fan or blower specifically designed for this, it will help circulate this inexpensive heat throughout your home, making your fireplace or wood burning stove more than just something nice to look at. And most importantly, don’t forget to close your flue after your fire goes out- it’s like leaving a window open if you don’t!

5. Change the filter in your heating system. Most people rarely change their filters, which greatly effects the efficiency of your heater/ac units.

6. Buy an energy efficient home! Although not everyone is in a position to buy a new home, it’s not only a great time to buy, but the options on the market not are incredible. There are homes that use 60% less energy than traditionally constructed homes using of solar energy, radiant heat, incredible insulation, and more! Call me for more info, and have a cozy winter.

CITYSPACE Featured Open Houses: Sunday, December 7!

Rittenhouse

2024 Spruce Street: 1-3PM

JUST REDUCED! Starting at $369K
6 luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom condos
Elegantly restored with original features and modern details. Tall windows, amazing light, African Walnut floors, and non-working fireplaces, 13.5 ft. ceilings, great rooms, Kitchens feature new cabinetry, granite counters, stone backsplash. Baths feature Mosaic glass tiled baths, natural stone flooring. Many unique amenities and details with each separate unit, making each of the condos truly unique.

Northern Liberties

320 Brown Street — Brown Street Estates: 1-3PM

Only 3 Townhomes left! From $749K
3600 sq ft, townhomes w/ 3 levels of outdoor space. Steel and glass stairs and European design.
Includes garage parking and 10 yr tax abatement.

145-151 Laurel Street — Thin Flats: 12-2PM

From $549.9K - $679.9K

The first multi-family LEED Gold project in the country. MODULNOVA Italian design Kitchens and
radiant floor heating. Amazing green roof & photovoltaic panel systems. Parking w/electric car port
www.leedphilly.com

Solar for Rent?

A few years back I was thinking of putting solar panels on my house. That was until I started doing the research and saw the price tag. 10’s of thousands of dollars? Youch. But check this out, there is something new on the street! Solar panels for rent! Holla! Nice problem solving, money making solution. Solar City is a Silicon Valley start up - renting solar panel systems to homeowners. They are currently doing business in California, Oregon and Arizona but have their sites set on the East Coast. They’re looking to New York because of all of the yummy energy subsidies for solar up that way, but hey we aren’t green chopped liver here in Philly! Come on little solar company! We have A LOT of flat roofs! We got sunshine! Bring on the solar!

You can read more about this awesome little company and what they’re doing here:

Danes Do Green!

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What’s LEED For Homes?

LEED For Homes is a Rating system developed by the USGBC. (United States Green Building Council.)

For a peek at some LEED Certified, eco friendly Philadelphia Real Estate, check out LEEDPhilly.Com.

For an overview of what “LEED For Homes” is all about, check out these videos…

LEED For Homes (Click Titles for Youtube Videos)

Disposing of Disposable Cups

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Green It Up at The XPONENTIAL Music Festival This Weekend

WXPN (88.5)’s annual music festival is going down at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront this weekend.

For more information about the festival, visit the Xponential Music Festival Site.

One of the festival’s themes this year is “going green”…

and there’s a nice list of Eco-Friendly Sponsors from around the Delaware Valley at the Village Green Tent.

If you don’t have a chance to swing by and enjoy a few of the many great musical acts, be sure to check out these Village Green Sponsors Online.

Converted Organics - Recycles food waste into an environmentally friendly fertilizer

Greenable - Green Building Supplies and Consulting Services

(Special thanks to Greenable for allowing Remax City Space to feature a few of Onion Flat’s LEED Certified properties at their table.)

Energy Coordinating Agency

Nature Conservancy

Sunpower Builders

Ayala’s Herbal Water

Organic Mechanics

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