Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Permits Issued for a Four-Unit Structure at 1512 North 26th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1512 North 26th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The building will stand four stories tall and will hold four residential units, meaning that each unit will likely take up an entire floor. The building will offer a total of 5,239 square feet of space. Fenix Construction Group is the listed owner. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $660,000.

Renderings 690 Schuylkill Avenue (top) and 3401 Civic Center Boulevard (bottom). Credit - top: CANNOdesign. Bottom: ZGF/Ballinger.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Unveils Two New High-Rises as Part of a $3.4 Billion Plan

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

Last week, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has unveiled two new high-rise proposals, one at (tentatively) 3401 Civic Center Boulevard in University City in West Philadelphia, and another across the river at 690 Schuylkill Avenue in Schuylkill, South Philadelphia.

Wharton Flats at 1283 South 9th Street via Hightop Real Estate

Façade Work Wraps Up at Wharton Flats in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Façade work is wrapping up at Wharton Flats, a four-story mixed-use project under construction at 1283 South 9th Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the project consists of 21 apartments, three townhomes, and a 5,400-square-foot commercial space. The building gained approval in June 2018, and construction began shortly after. The building stands across the street from Pat’s King of Steaks and down the block from Geno’s Steaks, two of Philadelphia’s most iconic cheesesteak restaurants.

Renderings Revealed for a Nine-Townhome Development at 2001-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on March 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a four-story, nine-townhome development at 2002-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown, Kensington. The homes feature two design variants, where the five at the northwest corner will include parking, while the four homes to the southeast will not. Catalyst City Development, the developer, is also in charge of the residential conversion of the historic Harbisons Dairy across the street, which YIMBY covered last October.

Construction Tops Out at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has topped out at the six-story, 463-unit development in progress at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia. The project will offer ample retail space on the ground floor as well as 157 parking spaces for residents. The building is the northernmost component of the massive uCity Square development, and sits at a prominent location at the junction of Lancaster and Powelton avenues. A pedestrian promenade will run along the building rear.

The Trinity at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street. Credit: Gnome Architects

Permits Issued for The Trinity at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of The Trinity, a four-story, seven-unit multi-family structure at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments, the 9,754-square-foot building will hold multiple balconies and roof decks and will cost an estimated $970,000 to build.

Service to Resume on the Route 15 Trolley in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:30 am on March 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Trolley service is planned to return to the Richmond and Westmoreland Street loop in Port Richmond, Kensington, after a long hiatus due to construction. The loop is the terminus of the route 15 line, which runs primarily along Girard Avenue from Kensington through North Philadelphia and on to West Philadelphia.

Updated Permits Issued for a Seven-Unit Structure at 428-38 Master Street in Olde Kensington

7:00 am on March 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

New permits have been issued for a four-story, seven-unit structure planned at 428-38 Master Street in Olde Kensington. The update adds an extra apartment to the earlier plan, which YIMBY shared in January. The development will offer seven car spaces, one for each residential unit. A roof deck will be located at the top of the structure. Construction costs are estimated at $1,246,000.

918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture

Permits Issued for Three Seven-Story Structures at 918-80 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 28, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of three mixed-use buildings at 918-80 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the development will feature 462 residential units spread across five buildings, with a sixth structure holding building amenities. Permits were recently issued for Building A, Building B, and Building D. Each will rise seven stories and feature a green roof.

Permits Issued for a Nine-Unit Structure at 712-14 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 28, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 712-14 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure will hold a total of 3,568 square feet of floor space. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $1,030,000.

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