Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Construction Progresses at a 54-Unit Structure at 701 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 15, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at the seven-story building at 701 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. A total of 50 residential units will be situated on the floors above, as well as four “hotel rooms,” which will likely be short-term apartment rental units. The building will include a retail space on the ground floor. YIMBY first discussed the development last November, sharing the project’s rendering. Since then, significant progress has been observed at the site.

Construction Underway at Bloc24 in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 15, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is underway at Bloc24, a mixed-use building located at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development will stand five stories tall and can be built by right due to the proposed supermarket at the ground floor. Eight residential units are proposed on the floors above, each set to be market-rate.

Construction Progresses at 629-33 West Girard Avenue in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at 629-33 West Girard Avenue, a six-story, 36-unit mixed-use development in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. YIMBY shared news of the development last December, stating that permits were issued for the structure. A commercial space will be located on the ground floor. Tester Construction is the contractor.

Permits Issued for an 18-Unit Complex at 1501 South 25th Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of multiple rowhouses at 1501 South 25th Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia, creating a total of 18 units. Each structure will stand four stories tall and feature a private roof deck, and come with an estimated construction cost of $200,000. The rowhouses will include several variants, with types one through five being single-family dwellings consisting of 3,210 square feet of interior space with an estimated construction cost of $200,000. Building seven will be a duplex measuring 3,745 square feet, while buildings eight through 12 will each hold 3,695 square feet of space. Buildings seven through 12 will each cost an estimated $250,000 to build.

Construction Progresses at the Residences at SoNo, a 49-Unit Development in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

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

Construction is progressing at the Residences at SoNo, a mixed-use development at North 5th Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia, just to the north of Center City. Designed by ISA Architects, the project stands four stories tall and will hold 49 residential units. Three commercial spaces will be located on the ground floor, with one opening up to North 5th Street in the east and the other two facing the parking lot to the west.

Permits Issued for 37-Unit Structure at 4112 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a large mixed-use building at 4112 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia. The development will stand four stories tall and will hold 37 residential units, with a commercial space to be situated on the ground floor, as well as a green roof, which allowed developers to build to a greater density. The building will total 43,791 square feet of space and will cost an estimated $6,767,831 to build.

2509 Grays Ferry Avenue. Credit: The Stafford Group

Completion Nears at a Four-Unit Structure at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

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

Construction is nearing completion at a three-story multi-family project located at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development will hold four luxury residential units, each one counting three bedrooms. Eileen and Gary Schwalb are the listed owners.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1825 West Diamond Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1825 Diamond Street in the Temple University area in North Philadelphia. The development will stand three stories tall and hold five residential units. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will hold 7,240 square feet of space and cost an estimated $1 million to build. 1825 Diamond Street LLC is the listed owner.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Renovation at 1015 Clinton Street in Washington Square West, Center City

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

Permits have been issued for a five-unit renovation of a historic house at 1015 Clinton Street in Washington Square West, Center City. The existing building holds a total of 4,495 square feet, a large amount of space for a single-family dwelling, so a five-unit multi-family conversion is logical. Barry Magarick and Rochelle H/W are the listed owners. Construction costs are estimated at $700,000.

2240 Frankford Avenue prior to redevelopment. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. The building will stand four stories tall, with a retail space situated in the ground floor. The upper floors will hold six residential units. Storage space for residents and for the commercial tenant will be located in the basement and at the first floor. Totem Real Estate LLC is the listed owner. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $450,000.

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