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1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Renderings revealed for 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 25, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 60-unit mixed-use development at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will entail the renovation of a historic bank building, as well as a new five-story structure on the remainder of the site. A 2,600-square-foot commercial space will be located on the ground floor, while the upper floors will hold 12 studios, 32 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedrooms. The complex will feature spaces for 20 cars and 20 bicycles. A roof deck and green roof will be located atop the building, with an additional 450-square-foot deck situated on the second floor.

Current view of of 833 North 40th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 833 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 833 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The new structure will rise four stories tall and have a roof deck situated on top. In total, the building will hold 6,717 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $671,700.

The Standard At Philadelphia. Credit: Cube3

Permits Issued For The Standard At Philadelphia at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 22, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for The Standard At Philadelphia, located at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by Cube3, the tower will rise approximately 210 feet and 19 stories tall. Its 280 residential units will be targeted towards student housing. The project will include 37 parking spaces. Permits list construction costs at just under $50 million.

Rendering of 2204-14 East Allegheny Avenue. Credit: VDC Studio.

Renderings Revealed for 2204-14 East Allegheny Avenue in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:30 am on October 21, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 189-unit mixed-use development planned at 2204-14 East Allegheny Avenue in Port Richmond, Kensington. The bulk of the project will be situated within a new six-story mid-rise building, which will hold 189 residential units across 146,032 square feet of space. A 17,710-square-foot commercial space will be situated on the ground floor along Allegheny Avenue. A group of 70 townhomes will comprise the rest of the block, rising three to four stories tall. Designed by VBC Studio, the complex will include 87 parking spaces, four being ADA compliant, with an additional 69 set aside for the townhomes, with three being ADA compliant.

12+Sansom at 123-27 South 12th Street. Rendering credit: Studios Architecture

Permits Issued for 12 + Sansom in Market East, Center City

8:00 am on October 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for 12 + Sansom, a high-rise planned at 123-27 South 12th Street in Market East, Center City. Designed by Studios Architecture, the tower will rise 20 stories tall and will offer 399 residential units, some with balconies. A roof deck will be included with the development. In total, the tower will hold 370,860 square feet of space. Clemens Construction is the contractor behind the project. Construction costs are estimated at $132.25 million.

Current view of 2043-51 North Front Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 35-Unit Building at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Another day, another new building is set to rise Front Street. Permits have been issued for the construction of a 35-unit multi-family dwelling at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and 35 bicycle spaces, providing a 1:1 ratio of bike spaces to units that will help encourage green forms of transportation. Tester Construction is listed as the contractor.

500-15 East Tioga Street. Looking southwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 69-Unit Multi-Family Renovation at 500-15 East Tioga Street in Kensington

8:00 am on October 16, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the renovation of an three-story building at 500-15 East Tioga Street in Kensington. The renovation will add 69 residential units added to the structure, with some being artist studios. In total, construction work will span 69,805 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $2.5 million.

Current view of 620 North 37th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 620 North 37th Street In Mantua, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story multi-family building at 620 North 37th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will offer 21,855 square feet of space and a roof deck. G.A.C. Construction Development is listed as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $2.5 million.

Former view of 2243-45 North Front Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Ten-Unit Building at 2243-45 North Front Street in East Kensington

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story, multi-use building at 2243-45 North Front Street in East Kensington. Upon completion, the building will feature a basement, commercial space on the ground floor, and ten residential units. In total, the building will hold 11,389 square feet of space. Lonny Rossman is listed as the design professional and Pinhas Malka as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $1.8 million.

Rendering of Generating Facility after residential conversion.

Permits Issued for Vertical Extension at Fishtown Power Plant Redevelopment at 1325 Beach Street in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on October 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Partial permits have been issued for the Fishtown Power Plant Redevelopment, a mega-project planned at 1325 Beach Street in Fishtown on the Delaware River waterfront. The development includes a renovation of the Delaware Generating Station, a closed and abandoned power plant where construction work is already in progress, and a two-study addition atop the structure, for a combined 284 residential units inside. The permits were issued specifically for the addition, as renovations have already been underway for some time. The two additional floors will hold 68 residential units within 49,260 square feet of space. Construction costs for this portion of the project are estimated at just under $8 million.

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