Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

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

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has started 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.

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502 Wood Street Rendering via JKRP Architects

Construction Not Yet Started at 502 Wood Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction has still not started at the six-story, 50-unit apartment building proposed at 502 Wood Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the building will span 55,470 square feet and feature two elevators and parking for 13 cars. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.55 million.

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619 North Broad Street. Credit: Brightcommon.

Construction Underway at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted significant construction progress at a seven-story, 119-unit mixed-use building at 619 North Broad Street in PoplarLower North Philadelphia. Designed by Brightcommon, the development will feature commercial space spanning 3,791 square feet of space, as well as 90,882 square feet of residential space and 34 parking spaces.

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1701 Fairmount Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2024

Construction Complete at 1701 Fairmount Avenue in Fairmount, Lower North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is complete at a four-story mixed-use building at 1701 Fairmount Avenue in Fairmount, Lower North Philadelphia. The development is located at the northwest corner of Fairmount Avenue and North 17th Street. Designed by Marshall Sabatini and developed by MM Partners, the project includes 24 residential apartments, two commercial spaces, and roof decks. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $5.3 million.

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