Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

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

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

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is well underway 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.

1208 Chestnut Street. Credit: SgRA / Michael Alhadad

Proposal Site Sits Dormant at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed no construction progress of any sort at the site of a 49-unit apartment building at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City, even though demolition permits have already been issued for the dilapidated three-story structure currently occupying the property. Designed by SgRA and developed by Michael Alhadad, the building will span a narrow, through-block lot on the block between South 12th and South 13th streets, stretching north-south from Chestnut Street to Sansom Street. The building will span 51,436 square feet and will feature a basement, ground-floor commercial space, full sprinkling, and a roof deck. Permits specify Christian A. Sanchez as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $5.5 million.

769 South 20th Street. Building elevations. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development

Construction Underway at 769 South 20th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 7, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is well underway at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 769 South 20th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The new building will replace a vacant lot sited on the east side of the block between Fitzwater Street and Catharine Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure will span 2,980 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the New Philadelphia Building and Design Group as the contractor.

953 Belmont Avenue, with the adjacent mural. Looking southeast. July 2021. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 953 Belmont Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 2, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit apartment building at 953 Belmont Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot at the southeast corner of Belmont and Wyalusing avenues. Designed by Anthony Maso Architecture & Design, the development will span 5,921 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Unitedpaintgroup LLC as the contractor.

2009 North 22nd Street. Building elevations. Credit: Anthony Maso Architecture & Design via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2009 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West

7:30 am on March 1, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 2203 North 8th Street in North Philadelphia West. The building will rise from a vacant lot situated on the east side of the block between West Norris Street and West Diamond Street. Designed by Anthony Maso Architecture & Design, the structure will span 8,560 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Unitedpaintgroup LLC as the contractor.

2104 North 7th Street. Building massing. Credit: Sanbar Design via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2104 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on February 26, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 2104 North 7th Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The building will rise from a vacant lot situated on the east side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. Designed by Sanbar-Design, the structure will span 2,478 square feet and feature a basement, a balcony, and a 292-square-foot roof deck. Permits list BF Capital Developers as the contractor.

2018 rendering of 1000 Spring Garden Street via TheCondoShops

Construction Approaches Halfway Point at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 25, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that the concrete frame has risen one level above the street at an eight-story, 21-unit mixed-use building underway at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. the building rises on the southwest corner of Spring Garden Street and North 10th Street. Designed by HDO Architecture and developed by KT Investments, the structure will span 19,504 square feet and feature commercial space (likely at the ground floor), bicycle storage, and a roof deck. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor.

4223 Powelton Avenue. Looking north prior to redevelopment. August 2019. Looking north. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 25, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North 42nd Street and Holden Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will span 3,832 square feet and feature a basement and outdoor parking for three cars. Permits list Basch Builders as the contractor.

2017-21 Eastburn Avenue. Looking northwest. June 2022. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 43-Unit Building at 2017-21 Eastburn Avenue in West Oak Lane, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 24, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 43-unit apartment building at 2017-21 Eastburn Avenue in West Oak Lane, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will rise from a large vacant lot situated on the north side of Eastburn Avenue. The structure will span 44,501 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list Scott Woodruff as the design professional and AIMES LLC as the contractor.

300 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2024

Construction Complete at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 22, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, 30-unit residential building at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia. The development is situated on the southwest corner of Christian and South 3rd streets. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the project spans 37,038 square feet and features an elevator, a fitness center, a roof deck, and parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. Permits list the ://phillyyimby.com/category/Elsam-Corporation”>Elsam Corporation as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.825 million.

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