Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Ridge Flats at 4300-26 Ridge Avenue. Credit: KTGY Architecture & Planning.

Permits Issued for Ridge Flats in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for Ridge Flats, a mixed-use development situated at 4300-26 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will rise five stories tall, with four wood-framed floor sitting above a singe-story podium. The project will hold around 10,000 square feet of retail space, 142 residential units, 117 partially covered surface parking spaces, and a green roof. Kinsley Construction is listed as the contractor, with KTGY Architecture & Planning behind the building’s design. In total, the structure will offer 180,879 square feet of space and will cost an estimated $30.5 million to build.

620 Moore Street. Looking south. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for 52-Unit Development at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 52-unit multi-family building at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. The structure will rise four stories tall and will offer 50,842 square feet of floor space, a green roof, and accessory parking for residents. Construction costs are estimated at $3 million.

Permits Issued for 42-Unit Building at 1408-18 East Oxford Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on April 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 42-unit multi-family development at 1408-18 East Oxford Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will rise four stories tall and will hold 41,211 square feet of space. The project will include 34 resident parking spaces in an accessory garage and will cost an estimated $5.25 million to build. Level Up Development is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for 33-Unit Project at 2328-44 North 2nd Street in West Kensington

7:00 am on April 8, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 2328-44 North 2nd Street in West Kensington. The building will stand four stories tall, hold 33 residential units, and feature a green roof atop the structure. In total, the structure will hold 41,940 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $6 million.

The Philadelphia skyline as seen from the Walt Whitman Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Looking at Some of the Most Impactful Additions to the Philadelphia Skyline Since 2017

8:00 am on April 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

The Philadelphia skyline has long provided an iconic image for the city and the state, with high-rise buildings dating back to the late 19th century, the most iconic being the City Hall, which topped out in 1894 as the tallest habitable building in the world, a title it held until 1908. Each era of skyscraper construction has made a significant impact on the skyline, with prominent types of skyscrapers defining each time period. The city has recently seen a skyscraper construction boom, which began around 2017, with many high-rises completed and under construction since that time. Philadelphia YIMBY looks at some of the most impactful structures that the city has received during this period.

Permits Issued for 128-Unit Building at 175 West Oxford Street in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on April 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new mixed use development at 175 West Oxford Street in the neighborhood of Olde Kensington. Upon completion, the new building will stand six floors tall, with multiple commercial spaces set to occupy a large portion of the building. Additionally, 128 residential units will be included in the development, and it will also feature a green roof. An accessory parking garage will serve residents and attract more interest to the development. In total, the structure will hold 109,561 square feet of space and cost an estimated $11 million to build.

Permits Issued for a Seven-Unit Building at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the structure will stand three stories tall and hold seven residential units. The building will total 4,800 square feet of floor space and is expected to cost an estimated $400,000 to build.

Construction Progresses on the 281-Unit Next LVL in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing quickly on Next LVL, a mixed-use development at 4223 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by the Alterra Property Group, the roughly 250,000-square-foot building stands seven stories tall and is built with modular construction. The project will hold 281 residential units and eight thousand square feet of retail.

Renderings Revealed for 535-Unit Complex at 2200-58 Somerset Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on April 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a large multi-family development at 2200-58 Somerset Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will rise up to six stories and will include 535 residential units. Building one will hold 187 units, building two will hold 170, building three – 145, as well as 11 triplexes. 179 parking spaces are planned at the lot, with nine set to be accessible, 10 reserved for electric vehicles, and 17 reserved carshare spaces. Additionally, 293 bike stalls are planned, plus 35 set to sit on the sidewalk.

Permits Issued for Five Townhouses at 30 East Rittenhouse Street In Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a collection of townhouses at 30 East Rittenhouse Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will include five single-family homes, each standing three stories tall. Construction costs for each home are estimated at $239,000, with a total project cost of $1,195,000.

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