A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is nearly complete at a six-story, 127-unit development at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The new structure rises on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the development will span 115,293 square feet and feature artist studio space on the ground floor. The complex will offer elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and parking for 27 cars. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $20.4 million.
1901 East York Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
1901 East York Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
1901 East York Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
1901 East York Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
1901 East York Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024
Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.
Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.
Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.
Renderings of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.
Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.
Upon completion, 1901-19 East York Street will offer a robust design with a heavy traditional influence, which will be as welcome of an addition to the cityscape of Kensington as will its offering of 100-plus new residential units, so we look forward to further progress on the development.
1901-19 East York Street stands two short blocks to the east of the York-Dauphin Station on the elevated Market-Frankford Line, which runs above the Front Street commercial corridor.
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Beautiful brickwork.
The renderings are definitely better looking than what was put up but it seems like it will be a good addition of quality housing stock for the area.
Will there be condo units for purchase?
The architect’s sketch looks beautiful, but will it look like that when it’s completed? Are the trees going to be planted and who will water them until they get established? AND a whopping 27 parking spots….