Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

2501 Oakford Street, prior to renovation. Credit: Google Maps

Renovation Planned For Pre-War Loft at 2501 Oakford Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 26, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the renovation of a former industrial building located at 2501 Oakford Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The former factory is set to receive an extra floor on top of the current four-story structure and to become home to 54 apartments as well as commercial space. Though not mentioned in the latest permit, a similar permit dating to May 2018 also called for artist studios and a roof deck, which would offer sweeping views since the tall-ceiled floors make the structure stand prominently above the low-rise surroundings. The owner is listed as 25th and Oakford LLC, with Reed St builders LLC listed as the contractor.

Construction Begins On 51 Washington Street In Conshohocken

8:00 am on August 25, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Conshohocken, a quaint town located roughly 11 miles away from Center City, sits within Montgomery county on the left bank of the Schuylkill River. The town has recently seen a large amount of new development, having grown into a strong suburban (in the better sense of the word) force that has helped the Philadelphia metro area blossom. Its latest new development, the 304-unit residential complex at 51 Washington Street, is now under construction.

Permits Filed For 1316 and 1318 North Franklin Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 25, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for 1316 and 1318 North Franklin Street in the neighborhood of Ludlow, located in North Philadelphia. Each permit calls for the construction of a four-story, five-unit structure, making for a combined total of 10 units.

Permits Filed For 625 West Girard Avenue In Ludlow, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 24, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

A permit has been issued for 625 West Girard Avenue in the of Ludlow neighborhood in North Philadelphia. The permit calls for the construction of a six-story structure with 49 apartments. The site was once…

Construction Progresses On The Locks In Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 22, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is well in progress at The Locks, located at 4590 Riverside Way at the Venice Island waterfront in Manayunk. The project includes 63 townhomes with square footage ranging from 2,100 to 3,500 feet. The project, designed by Varenhorst, is replacing what was once an overgrown vacant lot.

Permits Filed For 2633 Annin Street, Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 21, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for 2633 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. Plans call for a four-story, five-unit structure with a finished basement and rooftop deck. The new construction units will be apartments. The building will replace what is currently a vacant lot with a few trees.

Soleil resot NJ. Credit: Select Properties & Beach Properties via soleilresortnj.com

Surface Lot To Be Developed to Condo-Hotel Resort in Ocean City, New Jersey

7:30 am on August 20, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Ocean City, New Jersey sits 50 miles southwest of Philadelphia, but the beachfront city falls well within the extended Philadelphia area, and its development affects the greater metropolis. Here, the large surface lot at 1101 Ocean Avenue, adjacent to the Flanders Hotel, is set to be developed into a six-story, 111-unit condo resort. The project, dubbed The Soleil Resort, will sit less than a block off of the boardwalk and the beach. The project will feature a cafe/restaurant and a shop for sundries and will include nearly 400 parking spaces in a covered garage.

6554 Germantown Avenue, prior to demolition. Looking west. Credit: Google

Permits Filed For 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 19, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

A permit has been issued for the construction of a four-story structure at 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy. The building will consist of 10 residential units. It will have easy access to the Chestnut Hill West regional rail line and fronts the busy and frequent 23 bus route. The current site houses a once-attractive row of three homes with vacant retail spaces on the first floor. Those structures are now crumbling and are are possibly no longer salvageable.

1649 North 5th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Filed For 1649 North 5th Street In Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 17, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

A permit has been issued for 1649 North 5th Street located in Norris Square. The building will feature three floors as well as three residential units. The project is located at the corner of North 5th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

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