A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction work is complete at a four-story, two-family building at 1515 West Stiles Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia. The structure rises on the north side of the block between North 15th and North 16th streets, a few blocks south of Temple University. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture, the building will span 3,106 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the site as a Philadelphia city property and specify Metro Impact, LLC as the contractor.
Construction costs are specified at $238,600, of which $209,000 is allocated toward general construction, $12,500 to plumbing, $9,200 to mechanical work, and $7,900 to electrical work.
1515 West Stiles Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
1515 West Stiles Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
The finished structure is rather attractive, even if conventional, and a total of four stories plus basement makes for an effective use of land on a relatively compact lot.
The property, situated in the periphery of what may be considered the general Temple University area, is nestled on a quiet narrow street lined with prewar rowhouses. It is almost a given that one such rowhouse has once stood at the location, though the site has sat vacant for at least over a decade.
As Temple University continues to drive demand for local real estate due to its massive student population and associated service requirements, many long-vacant properties have seen new construction over the course of the past two decades. Several new residential buildings have been constructed on the block in the past few years.
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1515 W. Stiles is complete and except for the unsightly utility meters (which could have covered), is a reasonably attractive residence. And Cecil B. Moore Cecil B. Moore infill is much needed.
What’s up with 1519 W. Stiles two doors west? The front door is padlocked and graffitied, suggesting that the structure has been in its current state for a while. The sidewalk is not installed and the front steps appear temporary.
Street trees? -Jim
Oh, good luck on that subject!
They could have left a square free of cement so the owner (who would never be me with those meters smack on the front of the house!) might be tempted to plant something to cover the atrocity!