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Rendering of 4240 Chestnut Street. Credit: DAS Architects.

8:00 am on December 6, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Facade Assembly Underway at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction continues to advance at a seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use development at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The development 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. Construction costs are listed at $15.3 million.

Rendering of 412 North 2nd Street. Credit: Morris Adjmi Architects.

Construction Pending at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has not yet started at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will rise between 2nd, Callowhill, and Willow streets in the southeast corner of Northern Liberties, near the Delaware River waterfront and a block north of Old City. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by National Real Estate Development, LLC, (aka National Development) and The KRE Group, the tower will span 351,927 square feet and hold 397 residential units, 20,431 square feet of retail, and 105 parking spaces. Construction costs are listed at $93 million.

Permits Issued for 2318 North Sydenham Street in North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on December 5, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for a new residential project proposed for development at 2318 North Sydenham Street in North Philadelphia East. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story, two-unit residential project. The project site sits on a corner parcel bound by West Dauphin Street, West York Street, and North 16 Street, facing North Sydenham Street. Mass Architecture Studio is responsible for the designs. Permits list Infiniti Properties LLC as the owner.

709 South 50th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Construction Nearly Complete at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a four-unit mixed-use development at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia, which received permits last September. The development is located on the northeast side of the block between Willows Avenue and Pentridge Street. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise three stories (four if including the third-floor mezzanine), span 4,990 square feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck. Permits specify PMC Construction & Development as the contractor. Construction costs are indicated at $437,000.

5019 Pentridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Excavation Underway at 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work has commenced at a three-story six-unit residential structure at 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia. The building will be located along Pentridge Street, on a block bound by 51st Street and 52nd Street. Designed by Kore Design Architecture, the project will span 6,634 square feet. Permits list TNA Builders LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $940,000.

Permits Issued for 2772 Coral Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on December 3, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for a three-story, three-unit residential project proposed for construction at 2772 Coral Street, East Kensington, Philadelphia. The project site sits on a corner parcel bound by East Somerset Street, Frankford Avenue, and East Tusculum Street, facing Coral Street. Studio C Architecture LLC is responsible for the designs. Permits list Richmond Heating & Air, LLC as the contractor. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $430,000.

250 Gates Street. Building rendering. Credit: JOs. Serratore Co. Architect Inc.

YIMBY Shares Renderings for 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last month, Philly YIMBY reported that permits have been issued for the construction of two four-story single-family buildings at 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia; today we share renderings for the project. Also known under the address of 4768R-72 Silverwood Street, the two structures are tentatively listed as Parcel A and Parcel B. Each of the buildings lists JOs. Serratore & Co. Architect as the designer and Meir Badush of Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor.

619 North Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller

Permits Issued for 619-29 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 2, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for a six-story, four-unit residential project proposed for construction at 619-29 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. The building will be located on a vacant lot spanning 0.4 acres, situated mid-block between Wallace Street, Mt Vernon Street, and Watts Street, facing North Broad Street. is responsible for the designs. Permits list Knight Rider Construction as the contractor. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $9,000,000.

650 North Conestoga Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Aerial view. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of three two-story single-family rowhouses at 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. Each of the new buildings will rise from a vacant lot (the lots are non-contiguous) situated on the west side of the block between Poplar Street and West Girard Avenue. Each building is designed by Moto Designshop, with the City of Philadelphia as the developer and Spruce Builders as the contractor, and will span 894 square feet.

2537 Manton Street. Building elevation. Credit: 24 7 Design Group via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development

Permits Issued for 2537 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story two-family rowhouse at 2537 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a portion of a large vacant lot located on the north side of the block between South 25th and South 26th streets. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the building will span 2,248 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Grosso Concrete LLC as the contractor.

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