Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

1309 Cambridge Street. Rendering of the project via KJO Architecture.

Construction Progresses at 1309 Cambridge Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed new construction progress at a six-story, 46-unit development at 1309-25 Cambridge Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The project will rise on the west side of the block between Cambridge Street and Girard Avenue. Designed by KJO Architecture, the 51,878-square-foot structure will include a roof terrace as well as 15 parking spaces. Cambridge 9 OZB LLC is the listed owner. Permits note Harrison Finberg as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $6.75 million.

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1937 West Norris Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023

Site Remains Vacant at 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that a vacant site where a three-story prewar rowhouse formerly stood at 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West remains vacant well over a year after the demolition. The former single-family dwelling stands on the north side of the block between North 19th Street and North 20th Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $16,961. The City of Philadelphia owns the property. Thomas Curran is the listed contractor.

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1814 North 18th Street. March 2023. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Nears Completion at 1814 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that construction work is nearly complete at 1814 North 18th Street in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood of North Philadelphia near Temple University. The building sits near the corner of North 18th Street and West Montgomery Avenue. The site is located on the west side of the block between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street.

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1512 North 25th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023

Construction Complete at 1512 North 25th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1512 North 25th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The project replaces a vacant lot on the west side of the block between Jefferson Street and West Oxford Street. Designed by Plato Studio (led by Plato Marinakos, Jr.), the structure will span 3,943 square feet and feature a basement, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list V2 Properties as both the owner and the contractor.

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