Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov


4401 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Construction Anticipated at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

Construction has not yet begun at a large mixed-use project at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by Oombra Architects and developed by Atapco Properties, the development will span 178,837 square feet and hold 185 residential units, with 34 studios, 117 one-bedrooms units, and 34 two-bedroom apartments. A total of 4,760 square feet of commercial space will be located on the ground floor on Ridge Avenue, as well as 2,200 square feet of outdoor space. A 8,100-square-foot roof deck and a 3,400-square-foot green roof will be located atop the building. The project will also offer parking for 189 cars and 62 bicycles.

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3811 Main Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Construction Anticipated at 3811 Main Street in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has shown that construction has not yet begun at a six-story, 36-unit apartment building at 3811 Main Street in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will rise on the northeast side of the street, across from the Schuylkill River. The structure will span a 28,174-square-foot footprint and will offer 69,876 square feet and will include five commercial spaces and full sprinkling. A total of 46 parking spaces will be offered, which include four accessible and three electric vehicle spaces. In addition, space will be allocated for 12 bicycles. Permits list W-G Main Street LLC as the owner, David J. Plante of Ruggiero Plante Land Design as the design professional, and US Best Construction Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $5.7 million.

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3515 Midvale Avenue

Construction Underway at 3515 Midvale Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction is well underway at five-story mixed-use development at 3515 Midvale Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will rise from a 13,050-square-foot footprint and yield 40,500 square feet, with 36 apartments and three commercial spaces on the ground floor, measuring 2,800, 1,200, and 565 square feet, and will also offer a roof deck and 12 bicycle spaces. Tester Construction is the contractor for the project. Construction costs are listed at $5.6 million.

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