Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

244-58 North 2nd Street. Credit: LandMark Architectural Design LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Foundations Underway at Townhouse Complex at 244-58 North 2nd Street in Old City

8:00 am on May 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that foundation work is largely complete at an 11-townhouse development at 244-58 North 2nd Street in thee Old City section of Center City. Designed by LandMark Architectural Design, each townhouse will rise four stories and span nearly 5,000 square feet, and feature a cellar, a roof deck, an elevator, and a two-car garage. Permits list OCF Construction as the contractor.

871 North 20th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Complete at 871 North 20th Street in Fairmount, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit has revealed that construction has been completed at a four-story multi-family building at 871 North 20th Street in Fairmount, Lower North Philadelphia. The building features a cellar and three condominium units, each with access to a roof deck that offer extensive views of the skyline thanks to the structure’s prominence above its surroundings. Permits list RDM Construction LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $241,000.

Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

Steel Rises at Edgewater Apartments in Logan Square, Center City

8:00 am on May 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction is making significant progress at Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City, as a recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY revealed. Designed by JKRP Architects, the seven-story building will span 145,473 square feet and offer 180 residential units, which will range from studios to two bedrooms.

141-43 North 4th Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Renovation and Construction Imminent at 141-43 North 4th Street in Old City

7:00 am on May 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last month, Philadelphia YIMBY reported that permits have been issued for renovation and an addition at 141-43 North 4th Street in Old City. Designed by Designblendz, the development will rise from a through-block site that stretches from North 4th to North Orianna streets and will involve renovation of a historic four-story, 18,160-square-foot building on 4th Street and the construction of a six-story, 19,406-square-foot annex at Orianna Street. In total, the project will span 37,566 square feet and feature 36 residential units as well 13 off-site accessory parking spaces and ten bicycle spaces. Permits list John G. Traver Co. Inc. as the owner, Pioneer Construction and Development Corporation as the contractor, and a construction cost of $2.86 million.

Rendering of 1723 Francis Street. Credit: Gnome Architects.

Construction Nearly Complete at The Vine in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 2, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit has revealed that construction is nearly wrapped up at The Vine, a 24-unit condominium project underway at 1723 Francis Street in Francisville (alternately Fairmount), Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, developed by the Stamm Development Group, and constructed by PB+DC (Point Builders and Design Concepts), the project consists of a partial demolition and renovation of a three-story prewar building and the construction of a new four-story extension. The building will span 20,971 square feet of floor space and feature 18 parking spaces in a ground-level garage. A shared roof deck will offer greenery, gathering and lounge space, and views of the skylines of Center City, University City, and Temple University. Construction costs are specified at $1.26 million.

Rendering of LVL North. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Completion Nears at LVL North at 510 North Broad Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 1, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction nears completion at LVL North, a seven-story, 410-unit mixed-use development at 510 North Broad Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by the Alterra Property Group, the development will include a GIANT supermarket that will span roughly one-third of the 378,000-square-foot structure.

Rendering of Comley Commons. Credit: SgRA Architecture.

Construction Underway at Comly Commons in East Kensington

8:00 am on April 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is well underway at Comly Commons, a 139-unit development at 1810-34 East Hagert Street (also known as 1825 East Boston Street) in East Kensington. Designed by SgRA Architecture, the project consists of renovation of multiple existing industrial buildings and additions that will make for a singular, six-story structure. The 133,014-square-foot building which will also hold artisan industrial space. According to permits, construction costs are estimated at $8.45 million.

Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.

Construction Anticipated at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on April 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction has not yet started at the seven-story, 108-unit multi-family development proposed at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. Designed by T + Associates, the structure will span 93,832 square feet. The new building will include 13 artist studios and parking for 19 cars, to be situated underground, as well as 37 bicycles. The project will also include a green roof and a roof deck.

1513 West Stiles Street prior to demolition. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Demolition Complete at 1513 West Stiles Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 29, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In November 2020, Philly YIMBY reported that demolition permits have been filed for a three-story prewar rowhouse at 1513 West Stiles Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia. The single-family dwelling was situated on the north side of the block between North 15th Street and North 16th Street, just to the southwest of Temple University. A year and a half later, our recent site visit has revealed that the structure has since been torn down.

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

Construction Tops Out at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 28, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A construction boom continues unabated in the Francisville neighborhood in Lower North Philadelphia. A recent site visit has noted considerable progress at one of the most significant new developments in the area, a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 901 Leland Street. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the 46,792-square-foot building will include 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.

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