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8:00 am on June 11, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits Issued for Mixed-Use Development at 2226 East Venango Street in Port Richmond

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story residential building at 2226 East Venango Street in the Port Richmond neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The parcel is situated on the south side of East Venango Street, bounded by Witte Street to the north, Janney Street to the south, and East Tioga Street to the west. Landmark Architectural Design, LLC is responsible for the designs. S & J Concepts, LLC is listed as the general contractor.

Permits Issued for 19-Unit Residential Building at 1412-18 North 17th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 11, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 1412-18 North 17th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The proposed construction will replace a vacant lot located on the west side of the block, between Master Street, Bouvier Street, Jefferson Street, and North 17th Street. The project will include 19 dwelling units and a management office. Seiler + Drury Architecture is responsible for the designs. Ruggiero Plante Land Design LLC is listed as the engineer. Domus, Inc. is the general contractor.

1201-15 Vine Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2025

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

8:00 am on June 7, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion 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 21 Units at 1421-29 North 17th Street in North Central Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 5, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the development of a new multi-family complex at 1421-29 North 17th Street in North Central Philadelphia. The scope of work includes developing a three-story housing complex that will offer 21 residential units. The project site is a vacant lot on the west side of the block, located between Master Street to the north and Willington Street to the west. Seiler + Drury Architecture is responsible for the designs. Ruggiero Plante Land Design LLC is listed as the engineer. Domus, Inc. is the general contractor.

Permits Issued for Residence at 52 North 51st Street in West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 4, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story residential building at 52 North 51st Street in Dunlap, West Philadelphia. The project will replace a long-vacant lot with an attached multi-family structure featuring four residential units.

Permits Issued for Residence at 879 Moss Street in Mill Creek, Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 3, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story single-family residence at 879 Moss Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia. The property site is located on a narrow residential block and will feature a basement, a roof deck, and a small rooftop access structure. The project is being developed by property owner Cornelius Cheesboro. H.A. Blacksmiths is listed as the general contractor, and 24/7 Designs is responsible for the designs.

Permits Issued for 2316 Greenwich Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 2, 2025 By YIMBY Team

A new two-story single-family home project is moving forward at 2316 Greenwich Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The site is located just off South 24th Street and is surrounded by 23rd Street and Cross Street, on a rowhouse-lined block. The project is designed by LC Architecture (Living City Architecture) and developed by Fine Print Construction.

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Permits Issued for Four-Story at 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 31, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential development at 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The project site spans 2,640 square feet and is located between Wiota Street, Ogden Street, Westminster Avenue, and North Preston Street. The owner is listed as 871 N Preston LLC, and the general contractor is LA88 Remod Inc. KCA Design Associates is responsible for the designs.

Permits Issued for New Residence at 3604 Melon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 30, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residence proposed at 3604 Melon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project site is located on a parcel bound by North 36th Street, Wallace Street, North 37th Street, and Melon Street. Maskoff LLC is listed as the owner. Altus Development Inc is the contractor. David P. McArthur is responsible for the designs.

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Permits Issued for 248 North Lawrence Street in Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 29, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential development at 248 North Lawrence Street in the Old City section of Center City, Philadelphia. The project will bring a five-story building with five condominium units to a currently vacant lot between Vine and New Streets. The development is designed by J2A Architects. REB Shayeles Builders LLC is listed as the general contractor.

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