Articles by Colin LeStourgeon


161 Conarroe Street. Credit: Google.

Renovation Permits Issued for 161 and 176 Conarroe Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for two multi-family developments, located on the same block, at 161 and 176 Conarroe Street, in ManayunkNorthwest Philadelphia. At 161 Conarroe Street, plans call for the addition of an interior elevator and garage area. The rest of the building will be converted to hold more residential space, with 20 apartments added inside. In total, the building will offer 33,520 square feet of space, and renovation work is expected to cost $2 million. At 176 Conarroe Street, a very similar project is in the works. The three-story building will see its interior renovated into 15 apartments. In total, this building will offer 23,300 square feet of space, with renovation costs estimated at $1.5 million. Between the two projects, 35 residential units will be added to the block.

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4550 Mitchell Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 4550 Mitchell Street in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use building at 4550 Mitchell Street in RoxboroughNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the new building will rise four stories tall, with a commercial space on the ground floor and 38 apartments. The development will span 41,942 square feet and will include 16 bicycle spaces and a roof deck with a green roof, which will be accessible through two bulkheads. Construction costs are estimated at $3.2 million.

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Rendering of 1307 West Erie Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued For 1307 West Erie Avenue In Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit apartment building at 1307 West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will rise four stories tall and will include a basement. Permits call for 6,880 square feet of space. A roof deck with an access structure will be located at the top of the structure.

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