Articles by Colin LeStourgeon


7619 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Morrissey Design

Permits issued For 7611-17 Germantown Avenue In Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 114-unit mixed-use development at 611-17 Germantown Avenue in Mount AiryNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects, the building will rise five stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. Thenstructure will span 148,786 square feet, with a green roof at the top of the building, and space dedicated toward 38 parking spaces (two being van accessible), and 39 bike spaces. Construction costs are estimated at $15 million.

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Rendering of 300 Christian Street. Credit: Ambit Architecture.

Construction Progresses at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

Foundation work is making significant headway at 300 Christian Street, the site of a new multi-family development in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise three stories tall and hold 30 residential units, as well as underground parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. A roof deck will be located at the top of the building, offering amenity space for residents.

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318 North 38th Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued for 650 North 38th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 650 North 38th Street in MantuaWest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the new building will rise three stories tall and span 3,980 square feet, which will hold three apartments. A pilot house at the top of the structure will provide access to a roof deck, which will offer sweeping views of the nearby University City skyline. Construction costs are listed at $450,000 to build.

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141-43 North 4th Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Permits Issued For 141-43 North 4th Street In Old City, Center City

Permits have been issued for a large multi-family development at 141-43 North 4th Street in Old City. Designed by Designblendz, the project includes the complete renovation of the existing four-story building on site. A portion of this building will see a one-story overbuild, while a six-story addition will be constructed at 319 Cherry Street, holding six residential units. There will be 36 residential units in total, with ten bike spaces and 13 parking spaces also included. In total, the square footage of the building will more than double, increasing to 37,566. Construction costs are estimated at $2,860,000.

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