Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

2008 North Mascher Street. Building section. Credit: Mass Architecture Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2008 North Mascher Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on November 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit rowhouse at 2008 North Mascher Street in Norris Square. The new building will replace a two-story prewar rowhouse that stands on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by Mass Architecture Studio, the structure will span 4,616 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list KNE II LLC as the contractor.

3618 Sears Street. Building section. Credit: Landmark Architectural Design LLC

Permits Issued for 3618 Sears Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 3618 Sears Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The new structure will rise from the south side of the block between South 36th Street and Schuylkill Avenue. Designed by Vincent Mancini of Landmark Architectural Design, the building will span 1,887 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Air Tight Heating and Cooling as the contractor.

1437 South 58th Street. Building elevation. Credit: Studio C Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1437 South 58th Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 19-unit mixed-use building at 1437 South 58th Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia. The new building will replace a vacant and two ornate prewar rowhouses situated on the northeast side of the block between Hadfield Street and Willows Avenue, extending to Willows Avenue. Designed by Studio C Architecture, the development will span 25,019 square feet and feature two ground-floor commercial spaces, an elevator, a roof deck, a green roof, and parking for eight bicycles. Permits list Uliz Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $4 million.

Construction Nears Completion at 207-11 Vine Street in Old City

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

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a 46-unit residential project at 207-11 Vine Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by CANNOdesign, the project will consist of a six-story building at 211 Vine Street, which will span 61,694 square feet, two new townhouses at 207A and 207B and 209 Vine Street, and a multi-family renovation of a historic prewar house at 209 Vine Street. The development will also include parking for 18 vehicles.

8017 Stenton Avenue. Building elevation. Credit: 24/7 Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 8017 Stenton Avenue in Stenton, Northwest Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family house at 8017 Stenton Avenue in Stenton, Northwest Philadelphia. The new building will rise from a vacant lot on the northeast side of the block between Vernon Road and East Gogras Lane. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the new building will span 3,900 square feet and will feature a fill basement and a roof deck. Permits list V&V Investment, doing business as Vardgas Oganisean, as the contractor.

1316 North 27th Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1326 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1326 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant trapezoidal lot listed under a full address of 1326-28 North 27th Street, situated on the west side of the block between West Thompson Street and Master Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, the building will span 1,345 square feet. Permits list the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner and indicate Spruce Builders as the contractor.

Rendering of The Royale. Credit: M Architects.

Construction Tops Out at The Royale at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction has topped out at The Royale, a four-story, 77-unit development at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects and developed by Stamm Development Group, the building will span 70,996 square feet and will feature underground parking and a green roof. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $14 million.