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2012 Chestnut Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

8:00 am on April 7, 2026 By YIMBY Team

14-Story Mixed-Use Building Permitted at 2012-14 Chestnut Street in Center City West, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new 14-story mixed-use building at 2012-14 Chestnut Street in the Center City West neighborhood of Philadelphia. The project site is located at the corner of Chestnut Street and Ionic Street. The property is owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority, with JKRP Architects as the project architect, and Gilbane Building Company serving as the contractor. Alterra Property Group is the project developer.

Six-Story Mixed-Use Building Permitted at 300 West Huntingdon Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on April 4, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new six-story mixed-use building at 300 West Huntingdon Street in North Philadelphia East. The project site is identified in zoning and permit documents as part of the Colorworks Building development, with work spanning the parcel at 2552-2566 North 3rd Street. The property is owned by Colorworks Building LLC, with Gnome Architects LLC listed as the architect and Backcourt Builders LLC serving as the contractor.

Three-Story Single-Family Home Permitted at 1239 South 24th Street in Point Breeze, Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 3, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 1239 South 24th Street in the Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The project calls for the development of a three-story attached structure to be used as a single-family dwelling. The property is owned by 1239 S 24 St LLC, with Platinum Construction and Development listed as the contractor. Philly Plans is responsible for the designs.

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Residential Building at 1615 West Tioga Street in Nicetown-Tioga, Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 2, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 1615 West Tioga Street in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The project calls for the development of a three-story attached structure containing six dwelling units. The property is owned by W Tioga Holdings LLC, with D and V Contractors Inc listed as the contractor. MASS Architecture Studio is the architect.

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Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Residence at 1337 South Bouvier Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 1, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 1337 South Bouvier Street in South Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The project calls for the development of a three-story attached structure with a cellar and roof deck, to be used as a single-family dwelling. The property is owned by 1642 French LLC, with Blue Print Mechanical LLC listed as the contractor. Design work is attributed to A2 Design Group LLC.

Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Rowhouse at 2649 Janney Street in East Kensington, Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 31, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 2649 Janney Street in East Kensington, Philadelphia. The project calls for the development of a three-story attached structure to be used as a single-family dwelling. The development is owned by Philadelphia Land Bank, with Urban Renewal Builders LLC listed as the contractor. Marshall Sabatini Architecture+ is the architect.

Permits Issued for Residence at 1700 South Ringgold Street in South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 31, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential structure at 1700 South Ringgold Street in South Philadelphia. The project calls for the erection of an attached two-story building with a basement, to be used as a single-family dwelling. The development is owned by the Philadelphia Land Bank, with RSG Management, LLC listed as the contractor. Designs are attributed to A2 Design Group.

Single-Family Rowhouse Planned at 1515 North 27th Street in North Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 31, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential development is planned at 1515 North 27th Street in North Philadelphia. Permits indicate the construction of a three-story attached structure with a basement. The project is being developed by LAF PROJECT DOS LLC, with D and V Contractors Inc listed as the contractor. MC Architectural LLC is responsible for the designs.

Three-Unit Residential Building Proposed at 1009 North 45th Street in West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 30, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential development is planned at 1009 North 45th Street in West Philadelphia. Recent permits indicate the construction of a three-story attached structure with a basement, replacing a vacant lot on the block. The project is being developed by Ascension Projects LLC, which is also listed as the contractor, with design work prepared by Ping Architects.

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Mixed-Use Development at 1441 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

8:00 am on March 28, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new mixed-use development is moving forward at 1441 Germantown Avenue in the Olde Kensington, where permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story building with residential and commercial uses. The project site is currently undergoing redevelopment following the permitted demolition of an existing three-story structure earlier this year. Ambit Architecture is responsible for the designs. L Town Construction Inc is the contractor.

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