Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

The Standard at Philadelphia Unveiled at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A large proposal called The Standard at Philadelphia has been unveiled at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by CUBE 3, the development will consist of a 219-foot-tall building standing 17 stories with two underground levels. The project went to the Civic Design Review but still remains somewhat mysterious because of the limited detail provided. No specific number of residential units has been provided, although it will likely be in the hundreds due to the size of the building. Additionally, the project will contain parking, although the number of spaces has also not been confirmed.

Construction Progresses at Innovator Village in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 23, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is making rapid progress at Innovator Village at 2401 Washington Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Upon completion, the development will hold 90 residential units, a mixture of townhomes, duplexes, quadplexes and apartments in a 56-unit mixed-use structure. When YIMBY reported on the development in December, groundbreaking was underway and the project began construction at its prominent location on Washington Avenue.

Rendering of the future Schuylkill Crossing bridge via Schuylkill Banks

Construction Progresses at Schuylkill Crossing in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 23, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at a section of the Schuylkill River Trail expansion in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The project, called the Schuylkill Crossing, will bring a new bridge over the Schuylkill River to connect the northern and existing portion of the trail to the planned southern phase in West Philadelphia with crossing to the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail. The new bridge will be a renovation of a previously existing railroad round-a-bout bridge. While the center portion of the structure was dismantled in 2018, the edges of the bridge on the eastern and western banks remain and will provide the platform for the new trail.

Work Nearing Completion on The Hamilton in Franklintown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 22, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work is nearing completion on The Hamilton at 1500 Hamilton Street in Franklintown, North Philadelphia. Designed by MY Architecture and developed by the Community College of Philadelphia and the Radnor Property Group, the 599-unit project consists of two phases. The first is a 10-story, 147-foot-tall building that has been complete for some time now. Over the summer work began on the second phase, which consists of a 16-story, 197-foot-tall tower, which YIMBY confirmed as topped-out in January.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits were issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The building will stand three stories tall and feature a roof deck and terraces at the rear. Five residential units will be located within the structure, each a condo for sale. The building will span 5,471 square feet of floor space and cost an estimated $350,000 to build.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments, the building will stand four stories tall and feature a roof deck. Five luxury condos will be situated within the project. The building will offer 6,168 square feet of space and cost an estimated $375,000 to build. YIMBY first shared the project with readers in January when a rendering was revealed.

214 Vine Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Permits Issued for 29-Unit Structure at 214 Vine Street in Old City

7:30 am on March 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family structure at 214 Vine Street in Old City, Center City. The development will stand six stories tall and feature 29 residential units. The building will hold 26,550 square feet of space and cost an estimated $600,000 to build.

A New High-Rise May Be Coming to 600 South University Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 18, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Demolition is nearly complete at a three-story budget motel at 600 South University Avenue (also known as 600 University Avenue) in West Philadelphia. Located directly on the Schuylkill River waterfront near the southernmost point in University City, the hotel was built in the postwar period and was once geared toward University of Pennsylvania visitors, and was later converted into a prison halfway house and was at times described as a “hot sheets” motel. The facility was eventually shuttered and the structure has stood vacant for years. However, Philly YIMBY’s site visit last weekend revealed that the building has almost been reduced to a pile of rubble. Given its generous zoning and location at a major university, medical, and office hub, the site may be slated for a large, and possibly high-rise, development.

Construction Underway at 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a 25-unit residential development at 314 South 46th Street as construction begins on the project located in Garden Court, West Philadelphia. YIMBY shared news of the project in August, stating that permits were issued for the property. Developed by High Top Real Estate, the project includes a renovation of a former church, which will receive a third floor as well as an attached four-story addition.

1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue. Rendering credit: Berkshire Hathaway

Excavation Underway at 12-Unit Complex at 1319-24 Schuylkill Avenue in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Excavation is underway at 1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue in the Forgotten Bottom section of Grays Ferry in South Philadelphia. The development is located at the intersection of Schuylkill Avenue and Earl Street, near the entrance to the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail, one of the neighborhood’s main draws. The project will rise three stories and will include 12 condo units.

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