On April 1, 2022, The Philadelphia Business Journal reported that the PNC Bank at 101 S. Easton Road in Glenside would be permanently closed by the end of June as part of an ongoing series of PNC shut-downs impacting over 100 branches. 

The 102-year-old 6,000 Sf building, which sits catty-corner from Glenside’s SEPTA train station, has been listed for sale on Crexi.com since July 27, 2022, and currently lists the property as “No Longer For Sale.”

A Loopnet.com listing has the building at 100% occupancy, though Henry Sekawungu, Director of Zoning and Planning for Cheltenham Township, said it’s inaccurate.

“I have nothing on hat being fully occupied. We’re not aware of any new use in that space. It’s a vacant space and we’re aggressively looking for a potential user for,” he said.

He also noted that an unnamed coffee shop is considering taking it over.

“We’re still hoping for a restaurant or something like that. There was a proposal about a coffee brewer and we’re waiting to hear back from them.”

According to Sekawungu, a tattoo studio exists in the upstairs and some office spaces in the upper floors are in the mix as well.

“That entire building is otherwise available, and it has an opportunity to be a huge anchor,” Matt Areman, Cheltenham Township Ward 1 Commissioner, said in November 2022. “I’d love to see a big-time restaurant or pub to move in there and take advantage of that unique space. It’s in a prominent location, and has the added benefit of a ton of parking. The adjacent parking lot belongs to the building. The building is a gem, and the parking is the cherry on top.”

We’ll be in touch when more information becomes available. Stay tuned.

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Photo: Crexi.com