Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

University Place 5.0 Parking Garage at 17 North 41st Street. Project rendering. Credit: ISA via the Civic Design Review

An In-Depth Look at Parking Garage Planned at University Place 5 at 17 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 13, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, YIMBY shared a proposal for a University Place 5.0, a five-and-a-half-tier, 495-car garage planned for construction at 17 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise as part of a greater University Place complex, which has been under development over the course of the past several years. Developed by the University Place Associates and designed by ISA (Interface Studio Architects), with IMEG as the architect of record, the proposed building will span 165,950 square feet. According to the developer, the facility will both support the existing University Place campus as well as provide general public parking as well as neighborhood amenities that include a dog park and a community garden. Today we take a closer look at the project as it was recently presented submission to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Civic Design Review committee.

914 South Broad Street. Building rendering. Credit: JKRP Architects via the Civic Design Review

A Detailed Look at Multi-Family Building Proposed at 914 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 12, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Civic Design Review committee has revealed new details and imagery for a seven-story, 84-unit multi-family building proposed at 914 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The structure will rise on a Broad Street-facing lot that spans from Carpenter Street to the south to Montrose Street to the north. Developed by Dranoff Properties and designed by JKRP Architects, the development will offer 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, apartments spanning from one to three bedrooms, a fitness center, a club room, a roof deck, and parking for 20 cars and 28 bicycles

Parking Garage Proposed at University Place 5 at 17 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 6, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Civic Design Review committee shows extensive information for University Place 5.0, a five-and-a-half-tier, 495-car parking garage proposed for construction at 17 North 41st Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise as part of a greater University Place complex, which has been under development over the course of the past several years. Developed by the University Place Associates and designed by ISA (Interface Studio Architects), with IMEG as the architect of record, the proposed building will span 165,950 square feet. According to the developer, the facility will both support the existing University Place campus as well as provide general public parking as well as neighborhood amenities that include a dog park and a community garden.

84-Unit Apartment Building Planned at 914 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 5, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Civic Design Review committee has revealed new details and imagery for a seven-story, 84-unit multi-family building proposed at 914 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The structure will rise on a Broad Street-facing lot that spans from Carpenter Street to the south to Montrose Street to the north. Developed by Dranoff Properties and designed by JKRP Architects, the development will offer ground-floor retail, apartments spanning from one to three bedrooms, and residential amenities such as parking, a fitness center, a club room, and a roof deck.

4153 Mantua Avenue. Front elevation. Credit: David P. McArthur via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 4153 Mantua Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 4, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit multi-family rowhouse at 4153 Mantua Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North 41st and North 42nd streets. Designed by the David P. McArthur, the structure will span 4,072 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Eko Realty LLC as the contractor.

2650 Castor Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the Civic Design Review

An In-Depth Look at Townhouse Complex Proposed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond

8:00 am on September 3, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, Philly YIMBY shared plans for a multi-family development, as seen in a recent submission to the Philadelphia planning department’s Civic Design Review, which calls for a 30-building, 68-unit townhouse complex to be constructed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond; today we take a closer look at the proposal. The complex will be constructed on a full-block vacant lot bound by Castor Avenue to the east, Pickwick Street to the west, East Thompson Street to the north, and Edgemont Street to the south. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will feature 22 duplexes (two units per building) and eight triplexes (three units per building). The proposal will also include 50 parking spots, situated on an interior parking lot behind the rowhouse-style residences.

5235 Chestnut Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Construction Pending at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 30, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work has not yet started at a two-building mixed-use complex planned at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia.The complex is designed by the KCA Design Associates. The building to be located along Chestnut Street will rise six stories, with commercial space at the ground floor and 33 residential units situated in the upper floors. The building will include a basement as well as a roof deck and green roof that will be accessed through a pilot house and space for 11 bicycles. The second, larger building that will be located along Ludlow Street and will also rise six floors high, with commercial space also located on the ground floor and with 171 residential units on upper floors, a basement, roof deck, and green roof, as well as 57 bicycle spaces. The two buildings will share a loading space located along Ludlow Street.

Townhouse Development Proposed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond

8:00 am on August 27, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia planning department’s Civic Design Review reveals details on a proposal for a 30-building, 68-unit townhouse complex at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond. The development will rise on a full-block vacant lot bound by Castor Avenue to the east, Pickwick Street to the west, East Thompson Street to the north, and Edgemont Street to the south. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the project will offer a total of 22 duplexes (two units per building) as well as eight triplexes (three units per building). The proposal will also include parking for 50 cars, situated on an interior parking lot behind the residences, as well as landscaping improvements.

Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Continues at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 26, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is well underway at a seven-story, 196-unit multi-family building at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the development rises on the Delaware River waterfront and will feature a pedestrian promenade. The structure will span 187,636 square feet and will include parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

2325 Germantown Avenue. Proposed building elevation. Credit: KCA Design Associates via a zoning permit submitted to the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Development at 2340 West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 25, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit residential building at 2325 Germantown Avenue in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. The new structure will rise from a currently vacant situated at the southeast corner of West Erie Avenue and North 13th Street. Designed by the KCA Design Associates, the building will span 5,104 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list RTW Accommodations as the contractor.

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