Following the sudden closure of the University of the Arts, local investors and business owners have been closely watching how its prime Center City real estate portfolio would be repurposed. Now, one of the corridor’s most prominent historic assets has officially found its next chapter.Following…

In a transaction covered by the Philadelphia Business Journal ("Developer buys Fishtown post office for redevelopment"), MPN has closed the $4.3 million sale of 1602-12 Frankford Avenue.Representing both the seller and the buyer, MPN directed the transfer of this 12,000-square-foot corner parcel from six decades…

As apartment construction and multi-family development surge across Philadelphia, national and regional grocery chains are aggressively competing for retail footprints in the region.In a recent report by the Philadelphia Business Journal ("Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other grocery chains in 'arms race' for Philadelphia real…

Manayunk’s Main Street is entering a dynamic new chapter. As highlighted in a recent feature by The Philadelphia Inquirer ("Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolution"), the historic Northwest Philadelphia corridor has transformed from its 19th-century textile mill roots and 1990s…

A recent feature in The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights an exciting commercial milestone for the Manayunk retail corridor, and MPN Realty is proud to have played a central role in bringing the transaction together.Renowned chefs Arthur Cavaliere and Justin Bogle, best friends since third grade in…

As highlighted in a recent report from the Philadelphia Business Journal, Fishtown’s commercial corridor continues to attract innovative food and beverage concepts.MPN Realty represented ownership as the listing broker for 2012 Frankford Avenue, where Chester County based Top Dog Cocktails has signed a lease for…

As highlighted in a recent report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Center City’s food and beverage landscape is undergoing a dynamic evolution.As long-standing tavern locations transition into new hands and established concepts adapt to shifting market demands, MPN Realty is actively guiding some of the most visible and…

The Avenue of the Arts is undergoing a massive transformation following the liquidation of the University of the Arts portfolio, and a prime corner property is taking a unique path.As reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal, the owners of the historic Arts Bank building at…

We are thrilled to announce that MPN Realty has successfully brokered the commercial lease for Madis Coffee Roasters at 210 South 12th Street.This exciting deal brings the ground floor retail space of Midwood Investment and Development's newly constructed residential tower to full capacity, marking a…

Old City is experiencing a remarkable retail and dining resurgence, and MPN Realty is proud to be at the forefront of driving this neighborhood transformation. As recently highlighted by The Philadelphia Inquirer, a new dining boomlet is taking over the corridor, signaled by the arrival…

As recently reported by Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer, the iconic brunch destination Sabrina’s Cafe is preparing to bring its signature hospitality to a prominent new location at the intersection of Fifth and Bainbridge Streets. By Michael Klein – The Philadelphia Inquirer Published May…

Silverstein Properties and Arden Group announced a 10-year lease with PVOLVE, which will open its first Philadelphia-area fitness studio at the base of 1735 Market Street in Center City. By Jasmine Kilman – Content Director Published May 6, 2026 Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Real Estate…

The commercial landscape of Fishtown continues to evolve with the arrival of a unique new tenant at 965 Frankford Avenue. As recently reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the space formerly occupied by Vince’s Pizzeria is being transformed into "In Crust We Trust," a new pizzeria…

Following a recent report by the Philadelphia Business Journal, we are excited to highlight a significant new addition to the East Kensington corridor. Jose Ortiz Pagan and Ana Ramos The local landscape continues to evolve with the arrival of Mesa Blanca, a unique holistic healing…