Articles by Thomas Koloski

1513 West Stiles Street prior to demolition. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Demolition Permits Filed for 1513 West Stiles Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 21, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a three-story prewar rowhouse at 1513 West Stiles Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The single-family dwelling is situated on the block that is located between North 15th Street and North 16th Street. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $19,559. The property is owned by Gregory C. Brown and Kyoko Brown. The contractor listed for the work is Gama Wrecking Inc.

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Demolition Work Underway for 918-80 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 20, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

A large, irregularly-shaped lot at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties in North Philadelphia is being redeveloped into Wellshaus, a six-building complex that will bring retail and 462 units to the rapidly growing neighborhood. Developed by Core Realty and designed by L2Partridge, the buildings will rise eight stories and will stand out prominently thanks to their sheer bulk.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 4995 West Thompson Street in Cathedral Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 20, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 4995 West Thompson Street in Cathedral Park, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located on the northeast corner of Thompson Street and North 50th Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work will be $23,000. The owner of the property is Thompson Street Properties. The contractor listed for the work is Mangual Demolition Inc.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 1450 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 20, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 1450 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located at the southwest corner of Media Street and North 54th Street. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work will be $11,989. The contractor listed for the work is FH Demolition.

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Riverwalk, looking southeast. Credit: PMC Property Group

Construction Progresses on Two-Tower Riverwalk Complex at 60 North 23rd Street, in Center City West

8:00 am on November 18, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The two-tower Riverwalk complex, located at 60 North 23rd Street on the east bank of the Schuylkill River in Center City West, has gained prominence over the span of the past year, when the 315-foot-tall, 28-story north tower rose into the skyline and topped out over the summer. As of today, the tower is nearly fully sheathed in glass and the core of the taller, 363-foot-tall, 32-story south tower now standing around 10 stories tall and the concrete superstructure at around six stories. The project, developed by PMC Properties and designed by Gensler, will bring 711 residential units to the rapidly growing neighborhood. The two will be connected to by a bridge that connects the retail bases.

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