Articles by Thomas Koloski

The Laurel Rittenhouse. Credit: Southern Land Company

The Laurel Rittenhouse Square Continues Ascent in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

8:00 am on October 13, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Philadelphia’s tallest currently under-construction building continues to rise at 1911 Walnut Street, where the Southern Land Company is erecting The Laurel Rittenhouse Square, a 599-foot-tall tower that will dramatically transform the neighborhood skyline. The 48-story tower, designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, will add 185 rental apartments and 60 condo units. Since the last YIMBY update in early August, the skyscraper has only climbed only three levels, now reaching six stories, but progress should move faster now that the structurally challenging portion at the cantilever is nearing completion.

Demolition Permits Filed for 1828 McClellan Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 13, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story prewar rowhouse at 1828 McClellan Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The vacant single-family dwelling sits on the south side of the block halfway between South 18th Street and South 19th Street. The property is owned by Du Evon N and Du Victor J. Thomas Curran is the listed contractor.

Riverwalk North Tower Tops Out as South Tower Continues Ascent in Center City West

8:00 am on October 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

In Center City West, the two-tower Riverwalk development next to the Schuylkill River is steadily progressing with the 315-foot-tall, 28-story north tower topped out, and the core of the south tower rising around a quarter of its future 362-foot, 32-story height. The nearly identical towers, developed by PMC Properties and designed by Gensler, the development will bring a total of 711 residential units, with 331 residential units in the north tower and 380 units in the south tower. The pair will bring a total of over 100,000 square feet of floor space in a rapidly growing section of Center City.

Permits Filed for 2139 North Reese Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of an attached single-family structure at 2139 North Reese Street in the Norris Square neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The building will replace a large vacant lot covered with grass and trees. The property is located on the east side of the block located between Edgley Street and North Susquehanna Avenue. The property is now owned by North Reese Holdings LLC.

Demolition Permits Filed for 9065 Pine Road in Bustletown, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 11, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Demolition permits have been filed for a two-story detached house at 9065 Pine Road in the Bustletown neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia. The suburban-style house sits on a large, verdant property and likely dates to the prewar period. The plot sits close to the corner of Pine Road and Christopher Drive, about 400 feet away from the city’s western border. The property is under ownership of Neil H. Horner.

Permits Filed for 2210 North Hancock Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 11, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 2210 North Hancock Street in the Norris Square neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The building will replace a vacant grass with a wooden fence along the sidewalk. The site faces the T-shaped intersection of North Hancock Street and West Colona Street. The property is owned by Acevedo Andre E and Acevedo Danilo J.

Demolition Permits Filed for 2401 Frankford Avenue in Kensington

7:30 am on October 10, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story structure at 2401 Frankford Avenue in Kensington. The triangular-shaped building is located at the intersection of Frankford and Trenton avenues. The property is owned by Plonczyk Angela and Plonczyk Darek.

Permits Filed for 2203 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on October 10, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family residential structure at 2203 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East in the greater Temple University area. The structure will replace a vacant lot that sits one property away from the intersection of North 7th Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. The property is owned by 3413-15 Frankford Ave LLC.

1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects

Four-Story Building to Rise at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 9, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia has seen a growing number of new residential projects in recent years, and one of the largest of the type now on the drawing boards for a site at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. The four-story, 69-unit building will rise above the neighborhood dominated by two- to three-story rowhouses, and its 51,410 square feet will make it one of the area’s largest structures. The multi-family residential structure is designed by JKRP Architects. The building will include a bike room and a green roof.

Demolition Permits Filed for 3724 North 13th Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 9, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 3724 North 13th Street in the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The prewar building was once a single-family residential structure that has sat vacant for some time now. The building is located close to the intersection of North 13th Street and West Airdrie Street. The Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia is the listed owner and the project is a part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Pedro Palmer Construction Incorporated is the contractor. The work is projected to cost $13,500.

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