Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

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.

326 North 12th Street. Building renderings. Credit: CANNOdesign via Vikara Social Development

Permits Issued for 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story, 31-unit apartment building at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will replace a parking lot bound by North 12th Street to the east, Wood Street to the south, and Carlton Street to the north. The new building will span 30,075 square feet and will feature an elevator, a 690-square-foot live/work office, an 832-square-foot roof deck, a parking garage for seven cars, and storage for 11 bicycles. The development team includes the Regis Group as the developer, Vikara Social Development as the owner’s representative, CANNOdesign as the architect, and the Regis Development Corp. as the contractor. Permits specify a construction cost of $3.2 million, of which $200,000 is allocated toward excavation.

522 Green Lane. Building perspective. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 522 Green Lane in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit multi-family building at 522 Green Lane in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia. The new development will replace a two-story residential building located on the northern side of the block between Ridge Avenue and Lawnton Street. Designed by Designblendz, with Alfa Engineering providing additional design services, the building will span 7,313 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Permits list JA Builders as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $997,255, of which $10,000 is allocated toward excavation work.

3120 North Park Avenue. Building axonometric. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 3120 North Park Avenue Near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 28-unit residential building at 3120 North Park Avenue near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot on the west side of the block between West Clearfield Street and West Allegheny Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the building will span 20,351 square feet and will include a utility cellar, a roof deck, and parking for five cars and ten bicycles. Permits list the Astoria Development Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $4.07 million.

4931 Germantown Avenue. Building elevation. Credit: Architecture, Urban Design, and Policy via the City of Philadelphia

4931 Germantown Avenue Proposal in Germantown Illustrates Benefits of Relaxed Height Restrictions

7:30 am on September 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, YIMBY reported that permits were issued for the construction of a four-story, five-unit mixed-use building at 4931 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia; today we take a closer look at the proposed development. The new building will rise in place of a vacant lot sited on the northeast side of the block between East Logan Street and East Clapier Street. Designed by Architecture, Urban Design, and Policy, LLC, the development will span 56,96 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list PASP LLC as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $300,000.

1700 Master Street. Building elevation. Credit: Here's The Plan, LLC via the City of Philadelphia

YIMBY Shares Additional Info for Proposal at 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In early September, Philly YIMBY reported that permits were issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia, near Temple University; today we share additional information and imagery for the development. The project will replace a vacant lot situated on the southwest corner of Master Street and North 17th Street. Designed by Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure will span 6,300 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Permits list Omega Home Builders as the contractor.

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