Articles by Colin LeStourgeon


Current view of 3935 Lancaster Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 10-Unit Building at 3935 Lancaster Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 10-unit mixed-use development at 3935 Lancaster Avenue in MantuaWest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature a commercial space on the ground floor. The structure will hold 13,500 square feet of space and will cost an estimated $2 million to build.

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View of 178-80 West Huntingdon Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Renovation at 178-80 West Huntingdon Street in West Kensington

Permits have been issued for a large multi-family conversion of an existing industrial structure at 178-80 Huntingdon Street in West Kensington. The building rises six stories tall at its highest point. Once completed, 49 residential units will be added to the building. The permit states that the units will be artist studios. In total, the building features 13,196 square feet of floor space. The conversion will cost an estimated $6 million.

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Rendering of 629 West Girard Avenue. Credit: RM Development.

Construction Nearly Topped Out at 629 West Girard Avenue in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

Construction work is progressing at a rapid pace at 629 West a Girard Avenue, a 36-unit residential building situated in LudlowNorth Philadelphia. Developed by R+M Development Partners, the structure has already risen to its full height of six stories, and will feature a commercial space situated at the ground floor. Tester Construction is the contractor.

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