Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Current view of 500-02 South Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 500-02 South Street In Queen Village, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a multi-family renovation of 500-02 South Street in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. The building will rises three stories tall, with two private roof decks at the top of the structure. The second and third floors will be refitted to accommodate four residential units, while the existing retail space on the ground floor to remain. The renovation cost is listed at $350,000.

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Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.

Permits Issued for Broad and Washington at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, SOuth Philadelphia

Permits have been issued at the site of Broad and Washington at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, at a massive plot of land situated at one of the busiest intersections in South Philadelphia. Upon completion, the structure will rise 15 stories. Multiple commercial spaces will be situated at the ground floor, fronting both Broad Street and Washington Avenue. The upper floors will hold a whopping 1,111 residential units. In total, the complex will hold 1,516,218 square feet of space and cost nearly $306 million to build.

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Rendering of 6211 Woodbine Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 6211 Woodbine Avenue in Overbrook, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 12-unit mixed-use building at 6211 Woodbine Avenue in OverbrookWest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will rise five stories tall and will feature a commercial space on the ground floor. At the top of the structure, a roof deck will provide an amenity space of rebuilding residents. In total, the building will hold 14,432 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $2 million. GRIT Construction is the contractor.

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Current view of 710-19 North 7th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Three Mixed-Use Buildings at 711-19 North 7th Street in Northern Liberties

Permits have been issued for the construction of three new multi-buildings located at 711-19 North 7th Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. One of the buildings will rise four stories tall, with a commercial space on the ground floor, and five residential units above. The building will hold 7,220 square feet of space, and cost an estimated $866,400 to build. The other two buildings appear to be twin structures with identical numbers. Each will rise four stories tall, with a green roof located at the top. A commercial space will be located on the ground floor of both buildings, with eight residential units situated on the upper floors. In total, both buildings will hold 10,504 square feet of space, and cost an estimated $1,260,480 to build.

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Current view of 5904-06 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 28-Unit Building at 5904-06 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 28-unit multi-family building at 5904-96 Germantown Avenue in GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise five stories tall and will feature a green roof and roof deck situated at the pinnacle. Three of the apartments are set to be accessible. In total, the building will hold 27,450 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $3,684,601.

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