Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

Rendering of 1101 Walnut Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

Construction Site Still Sits Fallow at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started at an 18-story, 198-unit residential tower planned at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown VillageCenter City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the tower will span 138,150 square feet, with 4,420 square feet of retail space on the ground level and 6,281 square feet of office and amenities at the fourth floor. The project will also feature 34 off-site parking spaces and storage for 68 bicycles.

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244 North Second Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2025

Construction Almost Complete at Townhouse Complex at 244-58 North 2nd Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearly complete at an 11-townhouse development at 244-58 North 2nd Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by LandMark Architectural Design, each townhouse stands four stories tall and spans nearly 5,000 square feet, and feature a cellar, a roof deck, an elevator, and a two-car garage. Permits list OCF Construction as the contractor.

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1538-44 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2025

Construction Complete at Fifteen38 Flats at 1538 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at Fifteen38 Flats, a four-story, 12-unit condominium building at 1538 Frankford Avenue (alternately 1538-44 Frankford Avenue) in Fishtown. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Jefferson and East Oxford streets. Designed by KJO Architecture, the structure spans 23,741 square feet, which includes 5,829 square feet of retail. Permits list Optimal Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.4 million.

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138-40 Tasker Street. Aerial view prior to redevelopment. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Filed for 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia. The new building will rise on the south side of the block between South Front Street and South 2nd Street, near the corner of Tasker and 2nd. Designed by Fusa Designs, the structure will span 7,393 square feet and will feature a parking garage and two roof decks. Permits list Independence Construction Management as the contractor.

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2537 Manton Street. Building elevation. Credit: 24 7 Design Group via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development

Permits Issued for 2537 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story two-family rowhouse at 2537 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a portion of a large vacant lot located on the north side of the block between South 25th and South 26th streets. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the building will span 2,248 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Grosso Concrete LLC as the contractor.

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