Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

Rendering of The Standard At Philadelphia at 119 South 31st Street. Rendering credit: CUBE 3

Cladding Approaches Parapet at The Standard at Philadelphia in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 26, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped-out at The Standard At Philadelphia, a 209-foot-tall, 19-story residential tower under construction at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia, and that cladding is now reaching the upper levels. Designed by CUBE 3 and developed by Landmark Properties, the 362,117-square-foot structure will rise from a narrow, through-block lot stretching between South 30th and South 31st streets, and will house 280 residential units.

Clearfield Court at 3430 West Clearfield Street via the Argo Property Group

Clearfield Court Set to Rise in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 26, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Development is underway for a three-story, ten-unit multi-family building at 3430 West Clearfield Street in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia. The apartment building is part of Clearfield Court, a development that will also include eight duplexes totaling 16 units. 3430 West Clearfield Street will unify several lots on an irregular, L-shaped lot bound by Clearfield Street to the north, Commissioner Street to the south, and 35th Street to the west. Designed by CANNOdesign and Ruggiero Plante Land Design and developed by the Argo Property Group, the structure will span 8,349 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits, which were issued last month, list the Argo Development Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $5.5 million.

Rendering of 901 Leland Street. Credit: Hightop Real Estate.

Construction Complete at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 25, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed the completion of construction at a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use development at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia. The project stands on the northeast side of the block between Ginnodo Street and Poplar Street. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the 46,792-square-foot project will feature commercial space at the ground floor. Permits list Jerry Roller as the design professional, Ferraro Construction as the contractor, and a construction cost of $5 million.

4219-23 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: Wulff Architects, Inc. via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Not Started at 4219-23 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 25, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Nearly a year after our last site visit, Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has still not started at a seven-story, 88-unit residential building proposed at 4219-23 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a two-story commercial structure on the north side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. Designed by Wulff Architects, Inc., the building will span 55,280 square feet, and rise 80 feet high to the main roof, and 93 feet to the top of the bulkheads. Features will include a roof deck and parking for 16 cars and 30 bicycles.

2233-35 Germantown Avenue. Building elevation. Credit: HDO Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2233-35 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on April 25, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit mixed-use building at 2233-35 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East. The development will replace a two-story commercial structure on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. Designed by HDO Architecture, the structure will span 9,614 square feet and feature ground-level retail space, a cellar, and a roof deck. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $950,000.

3.0 University Place at 4101-23 Market Street. Rendering credit: The Steward Partnership

Construction Nearly Wrapped Up at University Place 3.0 in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY noted that construction work is nearly complete at 3.0 University Place, an eight-story commercial and laboratory development under construction at 4101-23 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by the Sheward Partnership and jointly developed by Silverstein Properties, Cantor Fitzgerald, and University Place Associates, University Place 3.0 will offer 250,000 square feet of Class A office and lab space, which will provide a significant boost to the neighborhood’s rapidly-growing medical services industry, while ground-level retail space will liven up the pedestrian experience.

139 North 23rd Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Construction Underway at 139 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City

7:30 am on April 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work has topped out at a four-story, 115-unit residential building at 139 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the PMC Property Group (which is also specified as the contractor), the building will span a 43,590-square-foot ground footprint and contain 122,576 square feet of interior space, and will feature full sprinkling, a green roof accessible to residents, as well as an underground garage with space for 42 cars. The development team was permitted to include the current unit count via green roof and mixed-income density bonuses. Construction costs are specified at $35 million.

4145 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: Coscia Moos Architecture

Construction Still Not Started at 4145 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 23, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work has still not started at the site of a 136-unit mixed-use building at 4145 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the 152,230-square-foot building will rise seven stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck at the pinnacle. Construction costs are indicated at $14.6 million.

4211-13 Chestnut Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Tops Out at 4211-13 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 22, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has reached the highest point at a multi-family building at 4211-13 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The structure now stands six stories tall and is on its way to house 100 residential units. The development will span 68,210 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Construction costs are listed at $4 million.

3601 Filbert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Complete at Drexel University Health Sciences Building at 3601 Filbert Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 21, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY visited the recently completed Drexel University Health Sciences Building at 3601 Filbert Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Also known as the Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions or the Wexford Drexel Academic Tower, the building rises 14 stories, with 12 primary plus two mechanical floors, and is designed by Ballinger and developed by Wexford Science & Technology, with Turner Construction as the contractor. Upon its anticipated completion later this year, the structure will span over 450,000 square feet and will house Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions as well as a significant portion of the functions of the College of Medicine. The building is a part of Wexford’s and Drexel’s 14-acre, jointly-developed uCity Square complex, which is rapidly transforming the northern section of University City.

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