210 George Street
Muhlenberg, PA

Tripoint Properties, Inc. acquired 210 George Street, Muhlenberg Township, PA in September 2006 with the intention of significantly renovating and modernizing the interior and exterior of the building. Tripoint Properties, Inc. recognized the opportunity to transform the distressed, poorly maintained and mostly vacant property into a highly desirable, 30,000 square foot, Class A, professional office building due to its prominent, highly visible location on Route 222.

The building was constructed in 1920 on 1.8 acres of ground as a furniture store. The property was used as a furniture store until the early 1970’s when the building was purchased by a local bank and converted to office use. The property remained bank owned and occupied until the mid 1990’s when the property was sold to a local investor. By 2001 the bank had relocated out of the building. The building remained mostly vacant prior to Tripoint’s acquisition, due to the lack of accessibility, accumulated deferred maintenance, and the functional obsolescence of the property.

Tripoint Properties kicked off the redevelopment of 210 George Street in June 2007. The focal point of the redevelopment project was the reorientation of the building and the construction of a two story, glass walled addition at the southern end of the building, formerly the rear of the property, which became the main entrance for the property. The adjacent parking lot was renovated with new landscape islands, site lighting, and landscaping. The building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems underwent significant upgrades, including the replacement of the HVAC system, the addition of a building sprinkler system, and the installation of a 2,500lb elevator. New windows were installed and the exterior of the building was renovated to give the property an attractive, updated look. The redevelopment of the property was completed in April 2008.

With the property’s convenient access to public transportation and Route 222 and 12, 210 George Street is quickly becoming the desired address for business in the Reading area.