Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Rendering of 701-19 East Girard Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Permits Issued for 53-Unit Mixed-Use Building at 701-19 East Girard Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 53-unit multi-family building at 701-19 East Girard Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by JKRP Architects, the building will rise four stories tall and will hold commercial space on the ground floor. In total, there will be 58,260 square feet of space situated within the building. Construction costs are estimated at $9.3 million.

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Rendering of 650 Fairmount Avenue. Credit: ISA Architects.

Permits Issued for 404-Unit Development at 650 Fairmount Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a massive multi-family development planned at 650 Fairmount Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by ISA Architects, the complex will contain a total of 407 residential units, 60 of which will be affordable, situated within two large apartment buildings and a series of townhouses. The apartment buildings will each rise six stories tall. The first will hold 231,346 square feet of interior space with 207 residences and a roof deck, and will cost $17.6 million to build. The second building offer 90 units, with 97,475 square feet of interior space and a construction cost estimated at $7.1 million. Also included in the development will be 21 single-family homes, 28 duplexes, and 10 triplexes, all available for sale. The complex will offer parking for 221 cars and 111 bicycles.

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Current view of 20-46 East Armat Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 47-Unit Building at 20-46 Armat Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use building at 20-46 East Armat Street in GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise four stories tall. The ground floor will be home to a new commercial space, while the upper floors will hold 47 residential units. In total,  the building will contain 45,554 square feet of space. Olney Construction is listed as the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $7 million.

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4145 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: Coscia Moos Architecture

Permits Issued for 136-Unit Building at 4145 Chestnut Street In University City, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a 136-unit mixed-use building at 4154 Chestnut Street, in University CityWest Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the 152,230-square-foot building will rise seven stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck at the top. Construction costs are listed at $14.6 million.

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