Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

2653-61 Salmon Street, prior to renovation. Looking southeast. July 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Construction Progresses at 2653-61 Salmon Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

Construction work is making rapid progress at 2653-61 Salmon Street, an eight-unit multi-family development situated in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The development involves a complete renovation of the single-floor structure, with an additional floor added to the building. In total, the structure will hold 14,195 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $900,000.

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View of 1112-16 East Berks Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 40-Unit Building at 1112-16 East Berks Street in Fishtown, Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 40-unit multi-family development at 1112-16 East Berks Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Upon completion, the building will rise four stories tall and will feature 14 bike spaces, and a roof deck with a green roof will also be included. In total, the building will hold 37,971 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $4,556,520.

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Rendering of 1507 Christian Street. Credit: Gnome Architects

Construction in Progress at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

Framing work is making rapid progress on 1507 Christian Street, a multi-family development rising in Graduate HospitalSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments, the new building will rise four stories tall with a roof deck situated at the pinnacle. Five luxury condo units will be located within the structure, which will hold 6,168 square feet of space in total.

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Aerial view of the 2200 Block of West Thompson Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Two Buildings at 2203 and 2217 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of two multi-family structures at 2203 and 2217 West Thompson Street in SharswoodNorth Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building at 2203 West Thompson Street will rise three stories tall and will feature three residential units, as well as a roof deck and cellar. In total, the building will hold 3,648 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $459,000. The building at 2217 West Thompson Street will have the exact same scale and cost.

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