Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

Rendering of 701-19 East Girard Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Pending at 701 East Girard Avenue in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started on a four-story, 53-unit apartment building proposed at 701 East Girard Avenue (also known as 701-19 East Girard Avenue) in Fishtown. The project will replace a strip mall at the northeast corner of East Girard Avenue and East Berks Street. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by OCF Realty, the structure will span 58,260 square feet and feature 7,817 square feet of ground-level commercial space, elevator service, full sprinkling, a 10,999-square-foot green roof, and a 1,855-square-foot roof deck. Permits list Mina R. and Rijendrakumar B. Adhuria as the owners, OCF Construction as the contractor, and a construction cost of $9.3 million.

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Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.

Construction Nearly Complete at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearly complete at a six-story, 127-unit building underway at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The new structure rises on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the development will span 115,293 square feet and feature artist studio space on the ground floor. The complex will offer elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and parking for 27 cars. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20.4 million.

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2113 East Norris Street. Partial side elevation. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Not Yet Started at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has not yet started at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown. The structure will replace a dilapidated three-story rowhome on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,389 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor.

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Rendering of 417-25 Callowhill Street. Credit: Bernardon.

Construction Progresses at The Keystone at 417 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted sustained construction progress at The Keystone, a seven-story, 220-unit residential building underway at 417 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Bernardon, the building will be situated just to the north of Old City and will offer apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, 29,980 square feet of amenities, and an expansive roof deck, and parking for 71 cars.

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1200 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2024.

Construction Still Not Started at 1200 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed no notable construction progress at 1200 Ridge Avenue, a six-story, 46-unit development proposed in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will rise from a 10,620-square-foot footprint and span 60,404 square feet, wit commercial space at the ground floor. The basement will be allocated to amenities such as parking space for 13 cars and 24 bicycles. A roof deck will be located atop the structure, and will provide panoramic views of the skyline. Permits list HC Pody Company and a construction cost of $6 million.

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