Permits have been issued for the construction of a 22-unit mixed-use development at 2226-34 North Front Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise five stories and 55 feet high. A commercial space will be situated on the ground floor and green roof will be located at the pinnacle of the building. The green roof was included in the project to utilize a density bonus that will allow a higher number of residential units. Eight bicycle spaces will also be included in the project. In total, the building will hold 18,277 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $2,741,550.
Aerial view of 2226-34 North Front Street. Credit: Google.
The new building will replace a single-story commercial property. YIMBY first shared news on the site back in December when permits were issued for the building’s demolition. The structure had a brick exterior with minimal added elements. The only notable feature of the structure is that it was occupied by a commercial tenant.
Although there was a loss of a retail space at the property, it will be temporary as the new building will bring back commercial space and add new apartments. The increased density will help support the many existing businesses on the corridor and will be very accessible to transit via the nearby York-Dauphin Station on the Market-Frankford Line.
No completion date is known for the project at this time, though construction may be finished by 2022 or 2023.
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