Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

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

Construction Complete at Wharton Flats in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

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 SquareSouth 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.

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

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

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.

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1933 Nicholas Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

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

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.

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