Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction Complete at Fishtown Urby at 1700 North Front Street

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

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is complete at Fishtown-Urby, a five-story, 204-unit development underway at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown. The building stands in place of a parking lot that spanned a block bound by the Front Street, which carries the elevated Market-Frankford subway line, to the east, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the south, Hope Street to the west, and Palmer Street to the north. Designed by NORR, the 172,844-square-foot project offers 123,218 square feet of residential space (including 28 studios, 141 one-bedroom units, 35 two-bedroom apartments, and a 5,264-square-foot amenity suite) and 16,429 square feet of retail. The development also provides storage for 70 bicycles.

416-20 Vine Street. Credit: Ambit Architecture.

Construction Nears Completion at 416-24 Vine Street in Old City

8:00 am on June 24, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is almost complete at a six-story, 70-unit mixed-use building at 416-24 Vine Street in Old City. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will reach a height of 65 feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor and will offer parking.

Permits Issued for 3220 Germantown Avenue in Franklinville, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 22, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit residential building at 3220 Germantown Avenue near the Temple University Hospital in Franklinville, North Philadelphia. The new building will rise on the west side of the block between West Allegheny Avenue and West Hilton Street. The structure will span 3,654 square feet and will feature commercial space spanning 974 square feet as well as a basement. Permits list Haynesworth Investments as the contractor.

1201-15 Vine Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2025

Construction Nears Completion at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a six-story, 65-unit mixed-use building at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will feature 83,667 square feet of residential area. All units will be designated as co-living spaces, boasting 239 beds in total. The project will also include 3,989 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 8,854 square feet of office and amenity space. A 17,790-square-foot underground garage will hold 41 parking spaces, with two being ADA-compliant and three designated for electric vehicles. A total of 22 bicycle spaces will be included, as well. Permits list a construction cost of $17.2 million.

426-40 North 8th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2025

Construction Not Yet Started at 426-40 North 8th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 20, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has found no signs of new construction work at a proposed single-story residential project proposed for development at 426-40 North 8th Street in Callowhill, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a parcel situated mid-block on a parcel bound by Callowhill Street, North 8th Street, and North 9th Street. Permits list MJ Settelen Construction LLC as the demolition contractor. Pomegranate LLC is responsible for the designs. Cro Construction LLC is listed as the contractor.

300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Credit: Handel Architects

Construction Site Sits Fallow at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 18, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has found no signs of new construction work at the site of a a 315-foot-tall, 24-story high-rise development at 300 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Northern Liberties. The development will span nearly an entire city block, bordered by North Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the east, Vine Street to the south, Water Street to the west, and Callowhill Street to the north. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by The Durst Organization, the 316-foot-tall tower will feature 10,094 square feet of ground-level retail as well as a new public park as part of the development. The site is located on the Delaware River waterfront a block to the north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, on the border between Northern Liberties to the north and Old City to the south.

Rendering of 1201-15 Callowhill Street. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Underway at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 16, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a six-story, 65-unit mixed-use building at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will feature 83,667 square feet of residential area. All units will be designated as co-living spaces, boasting 239 beds in total. The project will also include 3,989 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 8,854 square feet of office and amenity space. A 17,790-square-foot underground garage will hold 41 parking spaces, with two being ADA-compliant and three designated for electric vehicles. A total of 22 bicycle spaces will be included, as well. Permits list a construction cost of $17.2 million.

326 North 12th Street. Building renderings. Credit: CANNOdesign via Vikara Social Development

Construction Underway at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 11, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a six-story, 31-unit apartment building at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will replace a parking lot bound by North 12th Street to the east, Wood Street to the south, and Carlton Street to the north. The new building will span 30,075 square feet and will feature an elevator, a 690-square-foot live/work office, an 832-square-foot roof deck, a parking garage for seven cars, and storage for 11 bicycles. The development team includes the Regis Group as the developer, Vikara Social Development as the owner’s representative, CANNOdesign as the architect, and the Regis Development Corp. as the contractor. Permits specify a construction cost of $3.2 million, of which $200,000 is allocated toward excavation.

1208 Chestnut Street. Credit: SgRA / Michael Alhadad

No Signs of Pending Construction at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

8:00 am on May 9, 2025 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that demolition work has still not started at the site of a 49-unit apartment building proposed at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City, even though demolition permits have already been issued for the dilapidated three-story structure currently occupying the property. Designed by SgRA and developed by Michael Alhadad, the building will span a narrow, through-block lot on the block between South 12th and South 13th streets, stretching north-south from Chestnut Street to Sansom Street. The building will span 51,436 square feet and will feature a basement, ground-floor commercial space, full sprinkling, and a roof deck. Permits list Christian A. Sanchez as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.5 million.

310-30 West Girard Avenue. Credit: T + Associates Architects

Construction Still Not Started at 310 West Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started at the dormant seven-story, mixed-use development at 310 West Girard Avenue (with a full address of 310-30 West Girard Avenue) in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia, as we expected since no construction permits have yet been filed. The 30,102-square-foot lot, has sat vacant for around three years as of now. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the development will feature 189 residential units, 10,330 square feet of commercial space, an underground garage with 65 spaces, and parking for 68 bicycles.

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