Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

2034 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 2034 North Front Street in Kensington

8:00 am on June 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed sustained construction progress at a four-story, eight-unit mixed-use building at 2034 North Front Street in Kensington. The development replaces a vacant lot on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street, and rises next to the elevated Market-Frankford Line. The structure will span 8,086 square feet, which translates to an average of around 1,000 square feet per apartment, and feature 540 square feet of ground-level retail and a cellar. The roof deck will likely offer views of the skyline. Permits list the Estate of Anna Reinman as the owner, Christopher Carickhoff as the design professional, and V2 Properties Construction Management LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are indicated at $1.38 million.

26 South 42nd Street. Building elevations. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Pending at 26 South 42nd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has discovered that demolition work has still not started at 26 South 42nd Street, the site of a planned seven-story, 63-unit mixed-use development in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The new building will rise on the on the northwest corner of Chestnut and South 42nd streets, on the western periphery of University City. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the development will span 56,664 square feet and include 4,828 square feet of retail. The provision of 42 bicycle spaces will be well above the 22-space requirement, and nine off-site car parking spaces in a garage across the street at 4141-47 Chestnut Street. Permits list IMC Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $6.8 million.

1106-14 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Varenhorst

Construction Still Pending at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 8, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction has still not started at a six-story, 79-unit mixed-use building at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street (aka 1106 Spring Garden Street) in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Varenhorst, the building will rise from an L-shaped, 17,543-square-foot lot with frontage on Spring Garden and North 11th streets, though the corner parcel is not included in the project. The 74,587-square-foot development will include below-ground parking for 27 vehicles, retail and residential amenity space on the ground floor, and apartments on the stories above.

1000-02 Spring Garden Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Progresses at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 8, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that the concrete frame has risen one level above the street at an eight-story, 21-unit mixed-use building underway at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture and developed by KT Investments, the structure will span 19,504 square feet and feature commercial space (likely at the ground floor), elevator service, bicycle storage, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list LIU Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.25 million.

3825 Lancaster Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Tops Out at 3825 Lancaster Avenue in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work has topped out at a three-story, four-unit apartment building at 3825 Lancaster Avenue in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia. The structure will span 3,272 square feet. Construction costs are listed at $400,000. Permits list Hussein A. Kazan as the design professional, and RJ Construction Services LLC as the contractor.

315 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Not Yet Started at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on June 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction has still not started at the site of a three-story, three-unit residential building planned at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square. The development will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North Orianna Street and North 4th Street. The development will rise from a 1,026-square-foot ground footprint and will span 3,787 square feet, which lends an average of just over 1,200 square feet per apartment. Features will include full sprinkling and a roof deck, which will offer unobstructed views in most directions. Permits list Jessie Claus as the owner, David McArthur as the design professional, and GTMO Development LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $250,000.

1135 Spring Garden Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Renovation Still Pending at 1135 Spring Garden Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 6, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has shown that renovation work is still pending at a three-story prewar structure at 1135 Spring Garden Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The three-story building will hold 14 new apartments. UIG Construction is the contractor. The renovation of the 9,158 square foot structure is expected to cost $45,000.

1301 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Finishing Touches Underway at Apartment Complex at 1301 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that finishing touches are underway at a multi-building development at 1301-07 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. 1301 Ridge Avenue, the building situated at the south end of the wedge-shaped site, boasts stats representative of the complex; it will span a footprint measuring 994 square feet and will hold 3,814 square feet of interior space, which translates into spacious apartments measuring well over 1,000 square feet each. The structure will be fully sprinkled. Permits list Greenway Plaza LLC as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and Liu Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $380,000.

Rendering of 1428-38 Callowhill Street. Credit: J2a Architects.

Construction Still Pending at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that, roughly a year after the project reveal, construction has still not started at the site of a 13-story, 162-unit building planned at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia, though construction permits have been issued at the end of 2021. Designed by j2a Architects, the structure will span 117,624 square feet and feature parking for 31 cars and 74 bicycles. Permits list BSI Construction as the contractor and specify construction costs of $19 million.

Broad And Noble rendering via Barton Partners.

Construction Advances at Broad and Noble in Callowhill, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY shows significant construction progress at Broad and Noble, a 19-story, 344-unit complex underway at 435-43 North Broad Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia, since our last visit in April. The project derives its name from its location at the northeast corner of Broad and Noble streets. Designed by Barton Partners and developed by Toll Brothers, with Clemens Construction Company as the contractor, the building has risen nearly to its full height of 231 feet, with fireproofing and interior partition work currently in progress. Upon completion, the project will span 371,302 square feet and will feature retail and underground parking. Permits list a construction cost of $70 million.

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