Articles by Thomas Koloski

Interior Work Nears Completion at Pavilion at 300 South 33rd Street in University City, West Philadelphia

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

Southern University City is growing increasingly crowded with high-rise hospital buildings, with the latest being the 343-foot-tall, 17-story Pavilion at 300 South 33rd Street. Designed by Foster + Partners as part of the Penn Medicine campus, the 1.5-million-square-foot structure makes a massive contribution to densifying the west side of the city and ranks at number 19 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown. The broad building stands out on the skyline with its eye-catching, curvy design. The development cost approximately $1.5 billion. Our recent site visit revealed that the exterior is complete, with interior work nearly finished, as well.

The Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street is Complete in University City, West Philadelphia

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

A number of towers have risen recently in University City, including the recently completed Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street. At 344 feet and 29 stories in height, the building ranks at number 20 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown. Designed by SITIO Architecture + Urbanism and developed by EPG Urban Multifamily, the structure brings 420 units to the rapidly growing area, offering studios and apartments for students of the many nearby universities and colleges as well as for the general public. Cladding reached the top at the end of 2019, and Philly YIMBY’s August update showed it was stated that construction fences still lingered near the top of the building and cladding was almost finished. Since then construction has wrapped completely.

1620 Sansom Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Demolition Anticipated at 1620 Sansom Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

8:00 am on December 11, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

At number 21 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is the 340-foot-tall, 27-story tower planned at 1620 Sansom Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of Center City. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, a firm that is behind a number of recent projects in the city, and developed by the Southern Land Company, the 298-unit tower will yield 376,900 square feet, with 19,600 square feet of restaurant space, 5,200 square feet of retail, and 67 parking spaces on three underground levels. Though the tower which is located just two blocks to the south of Liberty Place, it will have a significant impact on the surrounding area, which lacks modern structures of a similar size. No progress has been observed at the site since demolition and construction permits were filed in September.

Demolition Permits Filed for 648 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant single-story commercial building at 648 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The property is located at the corner of North 40th Street and Fairmont Avenue. ATL Development Corporation is the listed owner.

Excavation Nears Completion at East Market Phase 3 Residential Tower at 1153 Chestnut Street in Market East, Center City

8:00 am on December 10, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Number 22 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is 1153 Chestnut Street, a 329-foot-tall, 25-story residential tower proposed as part of the two-tower East Market Phase 3 development in Market East, Center City. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by National Real Estate Group, the building will rise on the west side of the complex and will feature a blocky yet eye-catching façade of metal, precast terracotta, and glass. The tower, which will be one of the tallest residential high-rises in the area, will yield 250,000 square feet with 396 units. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that excavation is getting close to completion.

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Structure at 2016 Master Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been filed for a multi-family residential structure at 2016 Master Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The property is located on the south side of the block between North Ridge Avenue and 21st Street. The structure will span a 1,000-square-foot footprint and feature a cellar and roof access structures. The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the listed owner.

33 North 22nd Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz / PMC Property Group via the Civic Design Review

Construction Anticipated at 33 North 22nd Street in Logan Square, Center City

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

Number 23 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is 33 North 22nd Street, a 328-foot-tall (or 316 feet if measuring from John F. Kennedy Boulevard) tower in Center City West. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by PMC Property Group, the 29-story building will bring 341 units to the rapidly growing neighborhood. Philly YIMBY’s latest visit revealed that the parking lot at the site is still active with shoppers at the Trader Joe’s grocery store at 2121 Market Street.

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Structure at 3644 Wharton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

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

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family residential structure at 3644 Wharton Street in the Forgotten Bottom section of Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The property is located between South 36th Street and Schuylkill Avenue. The building will feature a footprint of 615 square feet and a roof deck with a pilot house. South Campus LLC is the listed owner and Joseph Serratore is the design professional.

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Structure at 1919 North 5th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 9, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family residential structure at 1919 North 5th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The property is located between West Hewson Street and West Norris Street. The building will span a footprint of 870 square feet and include a roof deck with an access structure. The property is owned by Lautz Martin. Georges Ballouz of Alfa Engineering is the listed design professional.

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Building at 2138 East Albert Street in East Kensington

7:00 am on December 8, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family residential building at 2138 East Albert Street in East Kensington. The property is located on the block between Trenton Avenue and Martha Street. The attached structure will span a footprint of 490 square feet and will include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. John Laychock is the listed owner.

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