Standard Communities Buys Philly Apartment Complex
The 186-unit Helston in Wynnefield Heights is the first acquisition from the company's new Community Reinvestment Act fund.
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November 7, 2026
Zoning Board Rejects Taller Lancaster Avenue ProjectHaverford Square Properties' 420-unit plan in Cathedral Park was denied a height variance and may be reconsidered.
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October 28, 2026
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October 26, 2026
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October 12, 2026
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October 2, 2026
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September 23, 2026
Church Opened Senior Apartment Building in Cobbs CreekThe 38-unit facility provides affordable housing for low-income seniors in Philadelphia.