Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

The proposed waterfront trail at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

Construction Progresses at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on September 14, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work continues to make progress at Northbank, a 491-unit complex rising at 2001 Beach Street on the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown. Designed by ISA, Northbank will now offer 387 single-family townhomes and 104 duplex units. A total of 781 parking spaces will be included, of which 199 will be located outdoors. Below we share a project update that shows its townhouses in various stages of construction.

1810-34 East Hagert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2024

Construction Nearly Complete at Comly Commons in East Kensington

8:00 am on September 13, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearly complete at Comly Commons, a 139-unit adaptive reuse and expansion project at 1810-34 East Hagert Street (also known as 1825 East Boston Street) in East Kensington. Designed by SgRA Architecture, the project involves adaptive reuse of existing industrial buildings and a vertical extension that will bring the total height to six stories. The 133,014-square-foot building which will also hold artisan industrial space. Permits specify a construction cost of $8.45 million.

Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.

Construction Progresses at Broad and Washington at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 12, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY recently visited Broad and Washington, a 15-story, 1,111-unit complex, a major development under construction at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. Designed by the BKV Group, the development will span an entire city block at the northeast corner of the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue. The construction price tag for the 1,516,218-square-foot complex stands at almost $306 million.

1712 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2024

Construction Nearly Complete at 1712 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 11, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is complete at a two-building, six-unit complex at 1712 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The structures replace two three-story prewar rowhouses on a through-block lot that stretches from Christian Street to the north to Montrose Street to the south. Designed by Moto Designshop, the development will consist of two rowhouses situated at either end of the site, each rising three stories and featuring three units, with a 33-foot-long rear yard in between. Both structures will feature rear and roof decks. Permits list Made Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $400,000.

Rendering of Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Construction Progresses at Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 10, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed sustained construction progress at Bloc24, a five-story, eight-unit residential project at 613 South 24th Street (alternately known as 613-19 South 24th Street) in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will feature elevator service, a fresh food market at the ground floor, and an expansive roof deck that will span most of the rooftop and offer dramatic views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list 617 South 24th St LLC as the owner and Morgan Plecenik as the contractor, and indicate a construction cost of $1.5 million.

2121 East Dakota Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2024

Construction Complete at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on September 10, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed the completion of construction at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown. Like its twin next door at 2023 Est Dakota Street, the new building replaces a vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The structure spans 1,500 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.

Rendering of 801 North 19th Street. Credit: NORR.

Construction Underway at 801 North 19th Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 8, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a 149-unit residential complex at 801 North 19th Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia, aside from a large earthen berm that was not present at the time of our previous visit in April. Designed by NORR, the project will consist of a five-story, 115-unit apartment building as well as 34 three-story townhouses clustered around an interior courtyard and parking lot. The 104,596-square-foot multi-family building will offer units spanning between 498 to 1,004 square feet, an amenity area situated at the fifth floor, and 52 parking spaces in a basement garage.

1301 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2024

Construction Complete at Apartment Complex at 1301 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 7, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at a multi-building development at 1301-07 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. 1301 Ridge Avenue, the building situated at the south end of the wedge-shaped site, boasts stats representative of the complex; it will span a footprint measuring 994 square feet and will hold 3,814 square feet of interior space, which translates into spacious apartments measuring well over 1,000 square feet each. The structure will be fully sprinkled. Permits list Greenway Plaza LLC as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and Liu Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $380,000.

Rendering of 1428-38 Callowhill Street. Credit: J2a Architects.

Construction Still Not Started at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 6, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that construction has still not started at the site of a 13-story, 162-unit building proposed at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia, though construction permits have been issued at the end of 2021. Designed by j2a Architects, the structure will span 117,624 square feet and feature parking for 31 cars and 74 bicycles. Permits list BSI Construction as the contractor and specify construction costs of $19 million.

Rendering of 545 North Broad Street. Credit: CANNO Design.

Construction Complete at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 1, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In recent days, Philly YIMBY checked in on the nine-story-tall, 108-unit mixed-use recently completed building at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. The development is located rises on the east side of the street, spanning a lot bordered by Brandywine Street to the south and Green Street to the north. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Elk Street Management, the development spans 152,635 square feet, a figure that includes 11,130 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The building features a roof deck and parking for 31 cars and 50 bicycles. Permits list the Daniel J. Keating Company as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20 million.

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