After a year had passed since our previous site visit, Philly YIMBY discovered that construction has still not started at a six-story, 36-unit apartment building at 3811 Main Street in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will rise on the northeast side of the street, across from the Schuylkill River. The structure will span a 28,174-square-foot footprint and will offer 69,876 square feet and will include five commercial spaces and full sprinkling. A total of 46 parking spaces will be offered, which include four accessible and three electric vehicle spaces. In addition, space will be allocated for 12 bicycles. Permits list W-G Main Street LLC as the owner, David J. Plante of Ruggiero Plante Land Design as the design professional, and US Best Construction Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $5.7 million.
3811 Main Street. October 2018. Looking north. Credit: Google
3811 Main Street. Looking north. Credit: Google
The site, which rises up a steep hillside, was previously home to an attractive two-story commercial building clad in rusticated stone, which, unfortunately, was demolished around 2019. With minor exterior alterations, such as enlarged windows, it would have been an excellent candidate for adaptive reuse and incorporation into the new building. At the time, the site sits vacant, and the new structure will effectively fill a roughly block-long street gap that currently holds minimal pedestrian attractions.
The development is situated in a location that is serviced by a variety of transit options. Route 35, 61, and 62 buses run along Main Street, and the Wissahickon Station of regional rail is located within an eight-minute walk to the southeast. The Schuykill River is located on the opposite side of Main Street, and will likely be visible from many residences within the building. The commercial corridor next to Venice Island is situated within a five-minute walk to the northwest.
3811 Main Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023
3811 Main Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023
3811 Main Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023
We look forward to proximate construction of this high-density development that will further enhance pedestrian friendliness of this transit-accessible location.
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