Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

141 North 4th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Renovation Work Continues at 141-43 North 4th Street in Old City

8:00 am on December 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that renovation and vertical extension work progresses at a project at 141-43 North 4th Street in Old City. Designed by Designblendz, the project spans a through-block site that stretches from North 4th to North Orianna streets. The project involves renovation of a historic four-story, 18,160-square-foot building on 4th Street and construction of a six-story, 19,406-square-foot extension at Orianna Street. The development will span 37,566 square feet and offer 36 residential units, 13 off-site accessory parking spaces, and accommodation for ten bicycles. Permits list Pioneer Construction and Development Corporation as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $2.86 million.

3910 Powelton Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Construction Complete at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Garage in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 8, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a nine-story parking garage for the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center at 3800 Powelton Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed and engineered by Pennoni and THA Consulting, the massive structure will span 481,702 square feet and offer parking for 1,483 cars and 129 bicycles, as well as ground-level commercial space. Permits list HSC Builders & Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $46.4 million.

Rendering of 4240 Chestnut Street. Credit: DAS Architects.

Facade Assembly Underway at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction continues to advance at a seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use development at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The development will span 141,928 square feet, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will be used as office. Apartment sizes will likely average at just below 800 square feet each. Permits list Intercultural Family Services as the owner, Morris Clarke as the design professional, and HC Pody Company as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $15.3 million.

Rendering of 412 North 2nd Street. Credit: Morris Adjmi Architects.

Construction Pending at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has not yet started at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will rise between 2nd, Callowhill, and Willow streets in the southeast corner of Northern Liberties, near the Delaware River waterfront and a block north of Old City. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by National Real Estate Development, LLC, (aka National Development) and The KRE Group, the tower will span 351,927 square feet and hold 397 residential units, 20,431 square feet of retail, and 105 parking spaces. Construction costs are listed at $93 million.

709 South 50th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Construction Nearly Complete at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a four-unit mixed-use development at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia, which received permits last September. The development is located on the northeast side of the block between Willows Avenue and Pentridge Street. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise three stories (four if including the third-floor mezzanine), span 4,990 square feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck. Permits specify PMC Construction & Development as the contractor. Construction costs are indicated at $437,000.

5019 Pentridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Excavation Underway at 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work has commenced at a three-story, six-unit residential structure at 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia. The building will be located along Pentridge Street, on a block bound by 51st Street and 52nd Street. Designed by Kore Design Architecture, the project will span 6,634 square feet. Permits list TNA Builders LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $940,000.

250 Gates Street. Building rendering. Credit: JOs. Serratore Co. Architect Inc.

YIMBY Shares Renderings for 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

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

Last month, Philly YIMBY reported that permits have been issued for the construction of two four-story single-family buildings at 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia; today we share renderings for the project. Also known under the address of 4768R-72 Silverwood Street, the two structures are tentatively listed as Parcel A and Parcel B. Each of the buildings lists JOs. Serratore & Co. Architect as the designer and Meir Badush of Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor.

650 North Conestoga Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Aerial view. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of three two-story single-family rowhouses at 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. Each of the new buildings will rise from a vacant lot (the lots are non-contiguous) situated on the west side of the block between Poplar Street and West Girard Avenue. Each building is designed by Moto Designshop, with the City of Philadelphia as the developer and Spruce Builders as the contractor, and will span 894 square feet.

3635 Earp Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking northeast. October 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 3635 Earp Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential building at 3635 Earp Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a part of a large vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between South 36th Street and Schuylkill Avenue. The structure will span 3,037 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Kevin O’Neill as the design professional and specify McAleer Construction as the contractor.

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

Permits Issued for 769 South 20th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 30, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of 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.

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