Articles by Thomas Koloski

Huge Lot Awaits Construction at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 27, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

At 1001 South Broad Street, at the corner of Washington Avenue and South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia, a massive 4.4-acre lot has long remained empty, awaiting development as several proposals have been revealed on the site. The new project, designed by Cope Linder Architects, will soon rise to a height of 426 feet and feature 1,800,000 square feet of residential and retail space. Though the most recent design was unveiled in 2016, not a single shovelful of earth has yet been moved for construction.

Permits Have Been Filed At 1601 South 22nd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 27, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for 1601 South 22nd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. Located at the corner of Tasker Street and South 22nd Street, the property is owned by IBNM LLC.

Permits Filed For 1429-31 Federal Street In Newbold, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 26, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Demolition permits have been filed for 1429-31 Federal Street in the Newbold neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Located three properties away from the corner of South 15th Street and Federal Street, the property is owned by 149 Federal Street LLC.

1810 Chestnut Street. Credit: Cecil Baker + Partnenrs

New Addition At 1810 Chestnut Street To Extend The Building To 312 Feet

8:00 am on August 24, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

A six-story, pre-war structure at 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square is slated for a vertical extension that would boost it to a height of 312 feet and 20 stories while preserving the historic facade. The development will feature retail at the ground level, parking in the basement, and residences on the upper floors.

Permits Have Been Filed For 1830 Dickinson Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 24, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for 1830 Dickinson Street in the Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia for a one-story addition to the existing two-story structure. Located two properties away from the corner of Dickinson Street and Dorrance Street, the property is owned by Travertine Development LLC for the work of an addition on the existing property.

1301 Market Street via Skidmore Owings & Merrill

Office Tower To Rise Near City Hall At 1301 Market Street

8:00 am on August 23, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

For well over a decade, a parking lot at 1301 Market Street spanned much of the block located just east of City Hall. However, in the near future the lot will make way for a 460-foot, 32-story office tower designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, which will feature massive floor plates. As one of the tallest buildings east of City Hall, the centrally-located tower will make a dramatic impact on the skyline and join the ever-growing list of developments that are transforming Market East, such as Read More

Permits Filed for Rear Extension at 2013 Brown Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 23, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed at 2013 Brown Street in the Fairmount neighborhood in North Philadelphia. The permit calls for a three-story rear addition for the existing three-story, pre-war row home at the site. The addition will include a roof deck that will open onto sweeping views of the city. The property is owned by Nathaniel Lewis and is located one lot away from the corner of Brown Street and North Capital Street.

East Market Phase 3 Towers Prepare For Foundation Work After Site Clearance

8:00 am on August 22, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Jefferson Health has already made a great impact on the Market East neighborhood in Center City, yet the campus keeps expanding. In December 2017, the hospital has announced a major lease at 1101 Market Street, long known as the Aramark Tower. The expansion continues as Jefferson is planning a 400-foot Jefferson Health Care Specialty Care Pavilion at 1101 Chestnut Street with 750,000 square feet of medical office space, as well as a 329-foot-tall proposal next door at 1153 Chestnut Street, slated to contain 250,000 square feet of residential space. The two towers, collectively known as East Market Phase 3, will replace a block-spanning, mid-rise commercial and garage structure, which has been recently demolished. BLT Architects and Ennead Architects are listed as project designers.

Permits Have Been Filed For 138 South 57th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 22, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for 138 West 57th Street in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia. Located three properties away from the corner of Sansom Street and South 57th Street, the empty lot is…

Possible New Building Design Surfaces at 2120 Market Street, Center City

8:00 am on August 21, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Rumors about development at the lot at 2100 Market Street at the boundary of Rittenhouse Square and Center City West have circulated for a long time, with the site being perfectly suited for a new tower. Though there has been no official announcement from Brandywine Realty Trust, the company website shows a project rendering as part of a greater graphic. The new tower will sit on a lot that measures nearly 29,000 square feet.

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