Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

209-2011 Delmar Street. Credit: Alma Architecture

Townhouse Complex Proposed at 209-211 Delmar Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

A 23-townhouse complex has been proposed at 209-211 Delmar Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by Alma Architecture, the development combines the city’s traditional rowhouses with a courtyard typology as a solution for the deep-set, sloped site, as illustrated in the firm’s recent Civic Design Review submission. The design is a novel adaptation to a challenging site in Northwest Philadelphia’s hilly terrain, which contrasts with the generally flat city.

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Ludlow 43 at 12-14 South 43rd Street. Image via Rising Real Estate

Exterior Work Nears Completion on Ludlow 43 at 12-14 South 43rd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

The exterior nears completion at Ludlow 43, a 76-foot-tall, six-story residential building at 12-14 South 43rd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The structure will feature 18 apartments, with eight one-bedroom, five two-bedroom, three three-bedroom, and two four-bedroom units. The building will also feature five parking spaces, a fitness center, and a roof deck. Some upper floor units will be equipped with balconies.

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1836-1844 East York Street. Credit: Kore Design Architects

Five-Story, 19-Unit Mixed-Use Building Coming to 1836-1844 East York Street in Kensington

In the summer of 2019, construction started on a five-story mixed-use building at 1836-1844 East York Street in Kensington. The five-story development spans a 5,233-square-foot lot and features around 24,600 square feet of floor space, with commercial space at the ground level and 19 residential units above, topped with a roof deck. Kore Design Architecture has released two variations of the design, though both maintain the essential concept of a boxy mass with gently flared projections at the street-facing façade.

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3850 North Percy Street. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 3850 North Percy Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 3850 North Percy Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. The single-family structure, which has sat vacant for years, will be demolished as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. Bradley Rodney C. is the listed owner and FH Demolition is the specified contractor. The cost of work is listed at $12,999.

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2459 North Bouvier Street. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Have Been Filed at 2459 North Bouvier Street in North Central Philadelphia

Demolition permits have been filed for a two-story single-family structure at 2459 North Bouvier Street in North Central Philadelphia. The vacant building spans 1,200 square feet. Ghafary Nazir is the listed owner. FH Demolition is the listed contractor. The cost of work is listed at $9,999. The demolition will be a part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program.

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