Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

222 North 11th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Steel Rises at Seven-Story, 18-Unit Building at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City

7:00 am on November 30, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The steel frame has risen two levels high at a seven-story, 18-unit mixed-use building under construction at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Race and Vine streets, half a block north of the Convention Center (thus situating the project within the Convention Center District). Permits list Liu Construction Inc. as the contractor.

1106-14 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Varenhorst

Six-Story, 79-Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A proposal has been submitted for review for a six-story, 79-unit mixed-use building at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street (aka 1106 Spring Garden Street) in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Varenhorst, the building will rise from an L-shaped, 17,543-square-foot lot with frontage on Spring Garden and North 11th streets, though the corner parcel is not included in the project. The 74,587-square-foot development will include below-ground parking for 27 vehicles, retail and residential amenity space on the ground floor, and apartments on the stories above.

448-56 Rhawn Street. Rendering credit: KCA Design Associates

Four-Story, 86-Unit Residential Building Planned at 448-56 Rhawn Street in Fox Chase, Northeast Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A four-story, 86-unit residential building has been proposed at 448-56 Rhawn Street (aka 448-456 Rhawn Street) in Fox Chase, Northeast Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will rise on the southwest corner of Rhawn Street and Rockwell Avenue, across from the Fox Chase Station of the SEPTA Regional Rail. The structure will hold 77,776 square feet of interior space, of which 2,500 square feet will be allocated to ground-level retail space. The development will include a ground-level garage with space for 48 cars and 30 bicycles.

171 West Berks Street. Credit: Ambit Architecture

Completion Nears at 28-Unit Rental Building at 171 West Berks Street in Norris Square

7:00 am on November 28, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction work is nearly complete at the five-story, 28-unit rental building at 171 West Berks Street in Norris Square. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will feature ground-level retail and residential amenities such as a fitness center, bicycle storage, and nine parking spaces. The roof deck will offer a lounge area, a dog park, yoga space, and sweeping skyline views. At the moment, the structure appears effectively finished, although the ground-level retail space has not yet opened.

418 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Mural-Sporting Treatment Center Still Stands at Site of 329-Unit Building Planned at 418 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties

8:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s site visit discovered no signs of demolition progress at the site of the 12-story, 329-unit building planned at 418 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the high-rise, also known under the name of 5th + Spring Garden, will stand 137 feet tall to the top of the main roof and 152 feet tall to the top of the bulkhead. The ground floor will feature abundant commercial space that will enliven the up-and-coming neighborhood. A total of 87 parking spaces will be included within the development.

Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Parking Lot Still Operational at Site of 196-Unit Building Proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YMBY’s recent site visit found a parking lot still in full operation at the future site of the seven-story, 196-unit multi-family development proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will rise directly on the Delaware River waterfront and will include a pedestrian promenade at the ground level. The structure will span 187,636 square feet of gross floor area and will offer parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

Facade Work in Progress at 1805 North Howard Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit found construction well underway at the six-story, 45-unit residential building at 1805 North Howard Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Located on a mid-block site between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street, a short block west of the Berks Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line, the project will feature artist studios on the ground floor, as well as parking for 14 cars and 15 bicycles. The permits, issued in January 2020, list a project area of 36,802 square feet, Bottos Construction Inc. as the contractor, and a construction cost of $8 million.

918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture

Cleared Site Awaits Construction of 426-Unit Complex at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that little progress, if any, has been made over the past few months at the multi-building mixed-use complex planned at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by L2Partridge and developed by Core Realty, the development, also known as 918-80 North Delaware Avenue, will consist of five seven-story buildings as well as a minor single-story one. The complex will hold a total of 418,480 square feet of space and offer 426 residential units.

Rendering of 417-25 Callowhill Street. Credit: Bernardon.

Demolition Not Yet Started at Site of 220-Unit Building Planned at 417-25 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed no signs of impending demolition nor construction at the site of a seven-story, 220-unit residential building proposed at 417-25 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties. Designed by Bernardon, the building will be situated just to the north of Old City and will offer apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, 29,980 square feet of amenities, and an expansive roof deck. Parking for 71 vehicles will also be provided.

933 North American Street. Credit: Google Street View

Prewar Rowhouse Still Stands at Site of Three-Story Building Planned at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 26, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

No construction progress has been made at the site of a three-story building proposed at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia, as our recent site visit has shown. In August of last year, one of YIMBY’s earliest articles revealed that permits have been filed for a new structure located just off the triple intersection of North American Street, West Laurel Street, and North Bodine Street, where a Colonial-style rowhouse currently stands.

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