Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story apartment building at 1320 Grove Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,962 square feet, situated mid-block Reed Street, Wharton Street, South 36th Street, facing Grove Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $660,564, with $635,564 as the general construction cost.
Ikigai Properties FB LLC is the property owner. Permits list David Schwartz Construction Inc as the contractor. Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture (HDO) is responsible for the designs.
The building will yield a total built-up area spanning 5,831 square feet and feature type VB construction to offer five dwelling units. The building height is proposed to not exceed 38 feet. A rear yard running 9 feet will be developed on the site.
Separate permits are required for the commercial space, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. The project requires at least 5 feet of excavation, and requires underpinning. Underpinning and excavation work has also been completed under a separate permit.
The site is located near various industrial stops, grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. The apartment building will rise near Schuylkill River. No estimated construction timeline has been announced yet.
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That ‘forgotten’ Forgotten Bottom is seeing investment is a testament to Philadelphia’s continued desirability as a place to live, work, and play. Hemmed in by Grays Ferry Avenue, CSX tracks, I-76, Fed Ex Center, Philadelphia Trolly Works, and other commercial enterprises, Forgotten Bottom is short on amenities and access to same. However, there is entree to the Schuylkill River Trail via Wharton Street, opening up green space and recreation.