777 SOUTH BROAD BREAKS GROUND

PHILADELPHIA — Dranoff Properties has broken ground for the construction of 777 South Broad, a five-story residential building located in Philadelphia. The development will comprise 146 loft residences and 18,000 square feet of retail space. Individual units will feature 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble baths and bamboo hardwood flooring. Community amenities include 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, a conference center, a clubroom, a library/meditation room and a rooftop deck.
The project is also the first residential development in Philadelphia to register for LEED certification. Sustainable features will include a high-efficiency heating and cooling system, a roof that will dissipate summertime heat, low-emitting carpeting and paints, locally produced construction materials, and the recycling of construction waste. The development is being designed by JK Roller Architects.