4925 Wakefield Street Elevation

Permits Issued For Single-Family Home At 4925 Wakefield Street In Wister, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued outlining plans for new residential construction at 4925 Wakefield Street in the Wister section of Northwest Philadelphia. The project proposes a two-story attached structure on a vacant parcel fronting Wakefield Street. Permit records identify Spruce Builders LLC as the contractor. Moto Designshop Inc is responsible for the designs.

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2211 West Thompson Street Elevation

Permits Issued for Single-Family Home at 2211 West Thompson Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a new residential project at 2211 West Thompson Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The project calls for the construction of a three-story attached structure on a vacant parcel fronting West Thompson Street. Records list the Civetta Property Group as the property owner. Architectural plans were prepared by Moto Designshop. Spruce Builders LLC is identified as the contractor.

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4240 Chestnut Street. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Complete at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit took a close look at the recently completed, seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use building at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce HillWest Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The project will span 141,928 square feet, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will be used as office. Apartment sizes will likely average at just below 800 square feet each. Permits list Intercultural Family Services as the owner, Morris Clarke as the design professional, and HC Pody Company as the contractor.

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