Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

4240 Chestnut Street. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Complete at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 23, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit took a close look at the recently completed, seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use building at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The project will span 141,928 square feet, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will be used as office. Apartment sizes will likely average at just below 800 square feet each. Permits list Intercultural Family Services as the owner, Morris Clarke as the design professional, and HC Pody Company as the contractor.

1000-10 North Delaware Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Complete at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on December 7, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this year, construction work has largely wrapped up at a seven-story, 78-unit mixed-use development at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown, and YIMBY shares photos of the nearly finished project. The new structure replaces a parking lot situated on a block bound by North Delaware Avenue to the southeast, Frankford Avenue to the west, East Allen Street to the north, and Sarah Street to the east. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by the Archive Development, the structure spans 69,160 square feet, which includes 4,374 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Residential amenities include elevator service, a roof deck, and parking for 26 bicycles. Permits specify the Tester Construction Group as the contractor.

1235 West Butler Street. Building elevations. Credit: Loney Engineering & Consulting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1235 West Butler Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit residential building at 1235 West Butler Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a vacant lot sited on the north side of the block between North Camac Street and North 13th Street. Designed by Loney Engineering & Consulting, the structure will span 5,817 square feet and will include a basement. Permits list Intensified Builders as the contractor.

2325 Germantown Avenue. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Credit: 24 7 Design Group via a zoning permit submitted to the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2325 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on September 28, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 2325 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East. The building will replace a portion of a large vacant lot located on the north side of the block between North 7th and North 8th streets. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the structure will span 4,228 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Eko Realty LLC as the contractor.

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 27, 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.

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.

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.

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