645 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

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645 Penn St is located in Reading, PA.

Designed originally by Muhlenberg Greene Architects for General Battery Corporation as their Reading Headquarters, the building was constructed in 1978 by the Burkey Construction Company. Exide Corporation, a subsidiary of General Battery took over the building and sold it in 1998 to a private investor/operator. It has since been sold and is now being offered to users and investors.
Perfect for Investor or Owner - User
Professional Tenant Mix 36 % ± Occupied
Restaurants and Entertainment Nearby
Well Maintained, Low Deferred Maintenance
Tenant Ready Condition
Suites also available for lease

Superbly situated near the east end of the Penn Corridor, the site is walking distance to the County Courthouse & municipal government. The 7,000+ seat Sovereign Center is across Penn Street as is the Wells Fargo / Wachovia Banks Center. The Reading Parking Authority operates two garages next to the building totally 1,500 spaces. Hilton Hotel is reportedly negotiating for the approved hotel site immediately to the east of the Subject building. The Penn Corridor runs west to Wyomissing and features many landmark businesses as well as an abundance of shopping & dining opportunities
Desirable Penn Street Location next to:
- The Sovereign Center
- Berks County Services Ctr.
- Berks County Courthouse
- Approved Hotel Site
- 929 Space Parking Garage
now under construction
- Abuts a 526 Space Parking Garage