Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Construction Progresses at Liberty Square in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on April 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has made significant progress at Liberty Square in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will hold 201 residential units within three buildings. Two of the three buildings have reached completion, while the third along American Street is still progressing. 156 underground parking spaces will be included in the development, as well as a decorated plaza/courtyard in the center of the development. 10,000 square feet of retail space is also included in the project.

Rendering Revealed for 1134 Pine Street in Washington Square West, Center City

7:00 am on April 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a mixed-use renovation situated at 1134 Pine Street in Washington Square West, Center City. The project will involve the renovation of an existing four-story structure. A commercial space will be situated on the ground floor. Above, the building will feature six residential units on the upper three floors. Zoubek Properties is the developer for the project.

Permits Issued for 13-Unit Building at 3609 Spring Garden Street in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 3609 Spring Garden Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise four stories tall the and will yield 13 residential units. Permits list Brett Harman as the design professional and David Schwartz Construction as the contractor. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $1,383,800.

Rendering Revealed for 12-Unit Building at 752 South 16th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a four-story residential building at 752 South 16th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. YIMBY shared news of permit filing for the project last December, reporting that permits were issued for the development. The project will consist of 12 residential units. A total of 18,348 square feet of space is set to be situated within the structure. Construction costs are estimated at $1,701,000.

Permits Issued for 49-Story, 183-Unit Tower at 113 South 19th Street in Center City

7:30 am on April 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A commercial permit has been issued for the 49-story tower planned at 113 South 19th Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City has received its commercial building permits. The tower will stand one of Philadelphia’s tallest with a height of 567 feet. The building will hold 183 residential units which will be located on the fifth through 48th floors of the tower, and the fourth floor is set to hold residential amenity space. Additional tenant spaces will be on the first through third floors as well as the 49th. The tower, designed by DAS Architects & Planning and developed by Pearl Properties, will feature a green roof at the top of the structure. In total, the superstructure will hold 257,694 square feet of space. The permit shows construction costs of $25 million, but the total cost of construction is sure to be more.

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.

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