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426-40 North 8th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2025

8:00 am on May 20, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction Not Yet Started at 426-40 North 8th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has found no signs of new construction work at a proposed single-story residential project proposed for development at 426-40 North 8th Street in Callowhill, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a parcel situated mid-block on a parcel bound by Callowhill Street, North 8th Street, and North 9th Street. Permits list MJ Settelen Construction LLC as the demolition contractor. Pomegranate LLC is responsible for the designs. Cro Construction LLC is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for 447-49 West Queen Lane in Germantown

8:00 am on May 19, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Construction permits have been issued for a new three-story residential building at 447-49 West Queen Lane in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. Gnome Architects is listed as the architect. The project will rise as a part of a larger development across multiple consolidated parcels.

300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Credit: Handel Architects

Construction Site Sits Fallow at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 18, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has found no signs of new construction work has started at the site of a a 315-foot-tall, 24-story high-rise development at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties. The development will span nearly an entire city block, bordered by North Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the east, Vine Street to the south, Water Street to the west, and Callowhill Street to the north. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by The Durst Organization, the 316-foot-tall tower will feature 10,094 square feet of ground-level retail as well as a new public park as part of the development. The site is located on the Delaware River waterfront a block to the north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, on the border between Northern Liberties to the north and Old City to the south.

Permits Issued for Five-Story Residence at 139 South 24th Street in Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 17, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new five-story single-family residence at 139 South 24th Street in the Fitler Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. The development is being carried out by 139 S 24th St LLC and will feature a total construction area of 5,124 square feet. The contractor listed for the project is REB Shayeles Builders LLC. The architecture is led Gnome Architects, with Jianchao Li named as the design professional.

Rendering of 1201-15 Callowhill Street. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Underway at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 16, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a six-story, 65-unit mixed-use building at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will feature 83,667 square feet of residential area. All units will be designated as co-living spaces, boasting 239 beds in total. The project will also include 3,989 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 8,854 square feet of office and amenity space. A 17,790-square-foot underground garage will hold 41 parking spaces, with two being ADA-compliant and three designated for electric vehicles. A total of 22 bicycle spaces will be included, as well. Permits list a construction cost of $17.2 million.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Residence at 1440 South Fallon Street in Southwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 15, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residence at 1440 South Fallon Street in Southwest Philadelphia. The project will rise on a vacant lot situated mid-block between Paschall Avenue and Dicks Avenue. United Paint Group LLC is listed as the contractor. Alee Sleymann is responsible for the designs. Permit coordination handled by JTRAN Expediting. Developed by Paschall Holdings LLC, the new structure will feature three stories above a full basement, with a rooftop deck accessible via a pilot house. The total construction area spans 2,156 square feet.

Permits Issued for 15 New Apartments at 115 North 63rd Street in West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 14, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story residential building at 115 North 63rd Street in West Philadelphia. The development will include 15 apartment units and feature a rooftop deck with two stair access structures. SNB Investment Group LLC is listed as the property owner. ATG Construction LLC is the contractor for the project, and design work is led by Anthony Maso.

Permits Issued for New Police Station and Community Center at 2100 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 12, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story building at 2100 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia. The new development is planned for use as a police station and community center and will replace a long-vacant site at the northeast corner of Diamond Street and North 21st Street. Daniel J. Keating Company is listed as the contractor, with architecture led by Ballinger. The approved scope calls for a fully sprinklered, two-story structure classified as an emergency services facility. The total construction area spans 30,621 square feet.

326 North 12th Street. Building renderings. Credit: CANNOdesign via Vikara Social Development

Construction Underway at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 11, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a six-story, 31-unit apartment building at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will replace a parking lot bound by North 12th Street to the east, Wood Street to the south, and Carlton Street to the north. The new building will span 30,075 square feet and will feature an elevator, a 690-square-foot live/work office, an 832-square-foot roof deck, a parking garage for seven cars, and storage for 11 bicycles. The development team includes the Regis Group as the developer, Vikara Social Development as the owner’s representative, CANNOdesign as the architect, and the Regis Development Corp. as the contractor. Permits specify a construction cost of $3.2 million, of which $200,000 is allocated toward excavation.

Permits Issued for Residences at 1147 West Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 10, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family residential development at 1147 West Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia. The structure will rise three stories high and include a total of four dwelling units. Plans also call for a basement level, bringing the total built-up area to 3,791 square feet. Permits list Keith Smith of KDSJ Redevelopment LLC as the developer. Toner Architecture is responsible for the design.

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