Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.

Excavation Continues at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on October 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that excavation work continues for a seven-story, 108-unit residential building at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. The project is bound by East Hagert Street to the east, Emerald Street to the north, and East Boston Street to the west. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the development will span 93,832 square feet and will feature 13 artist studios, underground parking for 19 cars, and space for 37 bicycles, as well as a green roof and a roof deck. Permits list Top Measure LLC as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $7.4 million.

2710 Jefferson Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2704, 2710, and 2720 Jefferson Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of three three-story single-family rowhouses at 2704 Jefferson Street, 2710 Jefferson Street, and 2720 Jefferson Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The buildings will be erected upon three non-contiguous vacant lots on the south side of the street between North 27th Street and Marston Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, each structure will span 1,253 to 1,353 square feet of floor space. Permits list the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner and Spruce Builders as the contractor.

Legacy on Broad at 1518-28 North Broad Street. Building rendering. Credit: CUBE 3 Studio LLC via the Civic Design Review

28-Story Legacy on Broad Proposed at 1518-28 North Broad Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 6, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The North Philadelphia skyline is about to transform in a significant way thanks to The Legacy on Broad, a 329-foot, 28-story-tall high-rise proposed at 1518-28 North Broad Street next to the Temple University campus. Designed by Cube 3 Studio and developed by Landmark Properties, the tower will surpass Temple’s nearby 302-foot-tall, 28-story Morgan Hall North at 1601 North Broad Street to become the tallest building in North Central Philadelphia. The development will span 360,798 square feet and offer 289 residential units, comprised of 147 group living units and 142 multi-family apartments. The residences will be geared primarily to university students and will hold a total of 868 beds. The project will also include over 21,079 square feet of ground-floor retail space, parking for 78 cars and 100 bicycles, and over 6,000 square feet of outdoor public space.

1420 and 1444 North Etting Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1420 and 1444 North Etting Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 6, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of two identical three-story single-family rowhouses at 1420 North Etting Street and 1444 North Etting Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The two buildings will be constructed upon two non-contiguous vacant lots on the west side of the street between Master Street and Jefferson Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, each building will hold 1,353 square feet of floor space. Permits list the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner and specify Spruce Builders as the contractor.

The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street via Luxe Fishtown

Construction Tops Out at The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped out at The Luxe Phase II, a five-story, 110-unit mixed-use building underway at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square. The property spans a through-block lot bound by North American Street to the west and North 2nd Street to the east, with an L-shaped bend of North Philip Street and West Montgomery Avenue delineating the property’s southeast boundary. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will span 110,772 square feet and will include ground-floor retail, elevator service, parking for 60 cars and 39 bicycles, and a roof deck with an outdoor pool. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15.95 million.

1444 North 27th Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1444, 1448, and 1450 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of three identical three-story single-family rowhouses at 1444 North 27th Street, 1448 North 27th Street, and 1450 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The buildings will rise from a vacant lot on the west side of the street between Master Street and Jefferson Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, each structure will span 1,353 square feet. Permits list the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner and Spruce Builders as the contractor.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group via Civic Design Review

Construction Nears Completion at The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental development underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Units will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

5937 Osage Avenue. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking north. August 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 5937 Osage Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 5937 Osage Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The new building will rise from a vacant lot on the north side of the block between South 59th Street and South 60th Street. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the structure will span 1,720 square feet and will feature a rear terrace and a roof deck. Permits list D and V Contractors as the contractor.

1939 South 5th Street. Building rendering. Credit: Toner Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Vertical Expansion at 1939 South 5th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for a renovation and vertical extension of a two-story building at 1939 South 5th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. The development is situated at the northeast corner of South 5th and McKean streets. Designed by Toner Architects, the new overbuild will add a third story and 1,216 square feet to the existing 2,657-square-foot building. The resulting mixed-use structure will span 3,873 square feet and feature ground-floor commercial space, an artist studio, two residential units, and a single-car garage. Permits list Gina L. Romano as the contractor and specify a total improvement cost of $490,000, of which $375,000 comprises the construction cost.

715 West Cumberland Street. Building rendering. Credit: Haverford Square Designs

Permits Issued for 715 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on October 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 16-unit residential development at 715 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot on the northeast corner of West Cumberland and North Franklin streets. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the development will span 7,252 square feet and will feature a raised cellar, a roof deck, and parking for five bicycles. Permits list Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1 million.

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