Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Rendering of The Soleil. Credit: The Soleil.

The Soleil Condo-Hotel Resort Receives Approval in Ocean City, NJ

7:30 am on June 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

The Ocean City, NJ municipal government has approved The Soleil, a six-story, 111-unit condo-hotel resort development at 1101 Ocean Avenue that will be the city’s largest project in the works for many years. The city is situated in the far reaches of the Philadelphia metropolitan area on the Jersey shore, and is a popular tourist destination. A swimming pool, as well as a cafe/deli will also be incorporated with the building. A structured parking garage will be available for The Soleil, as well as the neighboring Flanders Hotel, one of the city’s tallest buildings.

Rendering of Comley Commons. Credit: SgRA Architecture.

Permits Issued for Comly Commons at 1810-34 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on June 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for Comly Commons, a 139-unit development at 1810-34 East Hagert Street (also known as 1825 East Boston Street) in East Kensington. Designed by SgRA Architecture, the project consists of renovation of multiple existing industrial buildings and additions that will make for a singular, six-story structure. The 133,014-square-foot building which will also hold artisan industrial space. According to permits, construction costs are estimated at $8.45 million.

View of 6618-24 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 44-unit Building at 6618-24 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on June 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 44-unit multi-family development at 6618-24 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise five stories tall. A roof deck will sit at the top of the structure, accessible through multiple pilot houses. The building will hold 48,615 square feet of interior space. Permits state that construction costs are estimated at $3 million.

Rendering of 314 South 46th Street via Hightop Real Estate.

Construction Progresses at 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at 314 South 46th Street, a 25-unit multi-family development in Garden Court, West Philadelphia. The project involves the renovation of an existing historic church structure as well as the construction of a new addition. In total, the project will consist of 25 residential units. The church will be mostly preserved as it stands today, with no major changes made to the exterior. The new addition will provide a pleasant contrast to the design with gray brick and wood paneling.

View of the 2200 Block of Cross Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five Rowhouses at 2231-52 Cross Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on June 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of multiple rowhouses in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The project will total five homes at 2231 Cross Street, 2232 Cross Street, 2235 Cross Street, 2249 Cross Street, and 2252 Cross Street. Each structure will rise two stories tall so as to fit in with the rest of the block, and each will cost an estimated $102,500 to build.

El Magnet, 1141 North Front Street. Credit: ISA Architects

Construction Complete on El Magnet at 1141 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on June 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has been completed at El Magnet, a mixed-use development situated at 1151 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by ISA Architects, the building rises six stories tall and features 1,800 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, 43 residential units, and 13 parking spaces.

Rendering of the Royale. Credit: M Archutects.

Renderings Revealed for The Royale at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 9, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for The Royale, a 77-unit building proposed at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects and developed by Stamm Development Group, the structure will rise four stories, with parking included at the ground floor. The modern exterior will stand out along the corridor. Towards the front, brightly colored cladding will cover the top three floors as the most prominent feature of the structure. The ground floor will include the entrance to the drive aisle. The rear portion will feature gray brick, adding more texture and contrast to the design. Windows will alternate in width, creating a pattern that will be a notable feature of the structure, while allowing a large amount of natural light to reach the interior.

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 2238 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on June 8, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-unit multi-family building at 2238 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure will rise four stories tall, with a roof deck located on top of the building that will be accessible via a pilot house. Permits state that the building will hold 3,322 square feet of space and cost an estimated $525,000 to construct.

Rendering of the townhouse development via The Philly Voice.

Permits Issued for 15 Workforce Townhouses at 1100 Diamond Street in the Temple University Area in North Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 7, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of 15 townhouses at 1100 Diamond Street in the Temple University area of North Philadelphia. The permits issued were for half of the homes as there are 30 residences planned in the full development. Eight units are already under construction. Each home will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the project and each is expected to sell for around $250,000 as workforce housing.

Exterior Complete at Brübox in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Exterior work is wrapping up on Brübox, a 33-unit mixed-use development situated at 3120 Jefferson Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture and developed by Khosla Properties, the building rises five stories tall with a commercial space situated on the ground floor. The residential units consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Tester Construction is the contractor.

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