Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

A Project HOPE development at 115 East Huntingdon Street. Credit: Cecil Baker + Partners Architects

Renovation Underway at Project HOME Residence at 115 East Huntingdon Street in West Kensington

7:30 am on April 19, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that renovation work is underway at 115 East Huntingdon Street in West Kensington, where a five-story prewar building is being converted into a 56-unit mixed-use development, which is part of Project HOME, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services to socially vulnerable populations. Located on the Episcopal Campus of the Temple University Hospital, the development will offer two elevators, full sprinkling, and support staff. Permits list a project team of Cecil Baker + Partners Architects as the designer, the hospital’s Project HOME as the owner/developer, and T. N. Ward Company as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $14.9 million.

725-29 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2022

Construction Pending at 725-29 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 18, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last year in May, permits had been issued for a commercial renovation and vertical expansion for a three-story prewar building at 725-29 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. Since that time, however, no construction progress has been made on the structure, as Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has shown. Designed by CANNOdesign, the structure, located on the east side of South Broad Street on the block between Bainbridge and Fitzwater streets, will rise five stories. Permits list Santech Construction Corp. as the contractor and a construction cost of $3.8 million.

1283 South 9th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2022

Construction Complete at Wharton Flats in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has confirmed the completion of Wharton Flats, a five-story mixed-use development at 1283 South 9th Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the complex features 5,400 square feet of commercial space, 21 apartments, and three townhomes. The building is a significant addition to the iconic intersection that is home to Pat’s King of Steaks and and Geno’s Steaks, two of Philadelphia’s signature cheesesteak restaurants.

1222-24 Annin Street. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Pending at 1222-24 Annin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that renovation work has not yet begun at 1222-24 Annin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. The project will turn an existing prewar industrial structure into a…

1626 North Sydenham Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Underway at 1626 North Sydenham Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is underway at a two-family structure at 1626 North Sydenham Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The building rises from a lot on the west side of the block between West Oxford Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Philadelphia Housing Authority is the listed owner.

1808 North 18th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

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

7:30 am on April 16, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is well underway 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.

1933 Nicholas Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Demolition Complete at 1933 Nicholas Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 16, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that demolition of a three-story rowhouse has been completed at 1933 Nicholas Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The vacant, 1,200-square-foot prewar building stood on the north side of the block between North 19th Street and North 20th Street. The demolition was carried out as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. Chen Liang Yan and Ding Anny are the listed owners and FH Demolition is the contractor. The cost of work was specified at $15,000. A three-story, two-family building is planned at the site.

1834 North 18th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Complete at 1834 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 15, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is complete at a three-story multi-family building at 1834 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia, near Temple University. The property is located on the west side of the block between West Berks Street and West Montgomery Avenue. The building will have a footprint that spans 1,829 square feet. Philadelphia Housing Authority is the listed owner. The development will replace a vacant three-story, brick-clad prewar building. The new structure will have a basement with egress wells and a roof deck along with an access structure.

2051-77 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Underway at 2051-77 Ridge Avenue in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on April 12, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed significant construction progress at a large mixed-use development at 2051-77 Ridge Avenue in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The project will consist of a pair of four- and three-story buildings with commercial space on the ground floor and residential units above. Public space along Ridge Avenue and parking lot at the block interior will also be included. Permits list the Philadelphia Housing Authority as the owner and Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. as the contractor.

1442 North Hollywood Street. Photo by Jamie Meller

Construction Pending at 1442 North Hollywood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 12, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In January 2021, Philly YIMBY reported that permits have been issued for a single-family residence at 1442 North Hollywood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. More than a year later, YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that construction has not yet started at the currently vacant site. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will consist of a three-story rowhouse that will span 2,312 square feet and feature full sprinkling, a cellar, and a roof deck, which promises to offer open skyline views due to the building’s future prominence above neighboring structures. Permits list B&I Development LLC. as the owner and BI Direct LLC as the contractor.

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