Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

139 West Chelten Avenue. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 50-Unit Residential Building at 139 West Chelten Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 22, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for a five-story, 50-unit residential building at 139 West Chelten Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will be situated within a two- to three-block walking distance to two SEPTA Regional Rail stations, the Chelten Avenue Station to the southwest and the Germantown Station to the northeast. The ground-level retail space will contribute to the commercial corridor along which the building will be situated. The structure will span a 13,681-square-foot footprint and will feature 52,391 square feet of interior space, full sprinkling, and an unspecified number of parking spaces.

7619 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Morrissey Design

Looking at the 114-Unit Development Proposed at 7619 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 20, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Urban development is a delicate balancing act, and sometimes we must say goodbye to cherished local destinations in order to make way for a plan that is ultimately more beneficial to the community and to the city at large. One of such trade-offs is slated to occur at 7619 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia, where the Trolley Car Diner is set to meet the wrecking ball, to be replaced by a six-story, mixed-use residential development designed by Morrissey Design. Although the charming chrome, neon, mural, and freestanding trolley of the diner will be missed, the proposal at hand makes for more effective use of the site, bringing significant residential density within a two0-block walk of the Mount Airy Station of the SEPTA Regional Rail and replacing the auto-centric restaurant with pedestrian-friendly retail.

2630 and 2632 North 11th Street. Looking west. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Two Three-Unit Buildings at 2630 and 2632 North 11th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on October 20, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of two three-story, three-unit residential buildings at 2630 and 2632 North 11th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia. The structures will rise in place of a vacant lot located on the west side of the block between West Huntingdon and West Oakdale streets. Each structure will span a 1,120-square-foot ground footprint; the building at number 2630 will hold 3,113 square feet of interior space, while its counterpart at number 2632 will feature 2,274 square feet of interior space. Each will offer a roof deck and full sprinkling. Permits list 2630 and 2632 N 11th St LLC as the owners for their respective sites, and Christopher Menna as the design professional and JPL Construction Inc. as the contractor. The total construction cost of $500,000 allocates $350,000 to general construction and $50,000 apiece for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.

3519 Hamilton Street. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 3519 Hamilton Street in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 20, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit residential building at 3519 Hamilton Street in Powelton Village, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North 35th and North 36th streets. Permits list Darron T. Mason and Marsha Irons Mason as the owners, Lauren Thomsen as the design professional, and GRIT Construction LLC as the contractor. The total construction cost of $500,000 allocates $350,000 to general construction and $50,000 apiece for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.

3028 West Dauphin Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 3028 West Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 19, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 12-unit multi-family building at 3028 West Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The structure will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Dauphin and North 31st streets and will replace an automobile repair shop. The new building will span a 4,500-square-foot ground footprint and will feature 12,915 square feet of interior space, which translates to slightly over 1,000 square feet per unit. The development will also offer a roof deck and parking for four bicycles. Permits list Dauphin St. Partners LLC as the owner and Priority Building Group, LLC as the contractor.

2630 West Girard Avenue. Looking southeast from Girard Avenue. Credit: ISA

Permits Issued for 54-Unit Building at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 18, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story, 54-unit residential building at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Designed by ISA and developed by ADCO (American Development Company) and Callahan Ward, the structure, located under the full address of 2630-38 West Girard Avenue, is part of a larger complex that will also include 104 additional units sited within four-story winds along Taney and North 27th streets (not covered in the current permit), bringing the total residence count to 160.

817-19 North 42nd Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Seven-Unit Residential Building at 817-19 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 16, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, seven-unit residential building at 817-19 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the northeast corner of North 42nd Street and Reno Street and will span a ground footprint of 2,280 square feet. The 8,188-square-foot area translates to an average of 1,170 square feet per unit. The structure will feature private roof decks, a rear exterior exit stairway, and full sprinkling. Permits list Askin Martin 1 as the owner and Crownstone Real Estate LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $710,000.

1108-12 Sigel Street. Looking southwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Residential Building at 1108-12 Sigel Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 16, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, six-unit residential building at 1108-12 Sigel Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. The development will replace a single-story, warehouse-style commercial structure on the south end of the block located between South 11th and South Sartain streets. Project amenities include parking for four cars and 11 bicycles, as well as a roof deck that promises to offer dramatic skyline views thanks to the building’s prominent height relative to the surrounding neighborhood. Permits list Diantonio & Bongiovanni B. as the owners, Timothy Kerner as the design professional, and Diantonio & Bongiovanni LLC as the contractor, suggesting that the structure will be constructed by the owner. Construction costs are specified at $600,000.

The Laurel Rittenhouse. Credit: Southern Land Company

YIMBY Shares Photos from the Topping-Out Ceremony of The Laurel Rittenhouse in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

8:00 am on October 15, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Two weeks ago, Philadelphia YIMBY has announced the topping-out of The Laurel Rittenhouse at 1911 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the Southern Land Company, with the Harman Group as the structural engineer and the Hunter Roberts Construction Group as the contractor, the building now stands 599 feet and 48 stories tall, making it the ninth-tallest skyscraper in Philadelphia and the tallest residential building in Center City. The all-residential building (the tallest of the kind on the city) will offer 185 rental units and 64 luxury condominiums. Today we share some new photos from the topping-out ceremony.

1701 Fairmount Avenue. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Demolition Permits Issued for Commercial Building at 1701 Fairmount Avenue in Fairmount, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 13, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the demolition of a single-story, 7,400-square-foot commercial building at 1701 Fairmount Avenue in Fairmount, North Philadelphia. The building is situated at the northwest corner of the intersection with North 17th Street and is currently home to a beverage distributor. Permits list Daj 1701 Partne [sic] as the owner and RLC Contractors Inc. as the contractor. Demolition costs are listed at $12,000.

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