TheBurg community newspaper published a story in its August issue on the 1500 Project.
Breaking Ground: Midtown Condos Slated to Rise on 6th St.
By Lawrance Binda
August 2010
First came Riverview Manor, Harrisburg's first major condominium project.
Now prepare for the second, The 1500 Project, a five-story building expected to break ground late this fall at N. 6th and Reily streets, across the street from the federal courthouse site.
On July 20, the Vartan Group filed condominium papers with Dauphin County and immediately began taking pre-sales reservations for the 43 studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and loft units. A restaurant and/or retailer will occupy the ground floor, and 47 parking spaces will be below ground, said H. Ralph Vartan, company chairman.
The project has been on the drawing board for years, but the time seemed right to proceed, Vartan said, adding that demand for condo space in Harrisburg was a far more important factor in the decision to build now than the pending courthouse.
"There is latend demand for this type of living in the city," he said.
Construction is expected to take 10 to 14 months.
The building's architecture will be somewhat different for Harrisburg--a modern take on art deco design, with sleek lines, lots of glass, a rooftop garden, private terraces, loft spaces and green-friendly features.
"We wanted to provide something a little edgy," Vartan said. "Architecturally, it's very stunning."
Visit 1500project.com for more information.
