Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

1709 Snyder Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Nearly Complete at 1709 and 1711 Snyder Avenue in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 19, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a pair of three-story, two-unit mixed-use rowhouses at 1709 and 1711 Snyder Avenue in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia, which will offer a combined total of four residential units. The new buildings replace a pair of similarly-sized three-story rowhouses on the north side of the block between South 17th and South Colorado streets. Designed by KCA Design Associates, each building spans 3,380 square feet, of which around just under 1,000 square feet will consist of commercial space, and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list LNHA New Homes as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $350,000 for each.

1114 South 12th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Completion Nears at 1114 South 12th Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 18, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is nearing completion at a four-story, ten-unit mixed-use building at 1114 South 12th Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. The structure spans 8,239 square feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor. Construction costs are listed at $1.07 million.

Rendering of 36-38 South 2nd Street. Credit: CANNOdesign

Completion Approaches at 36-42 South 2nd Street in Old City

8:00 am on August 17, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearing completion at a seven-story, 61-unit mixed-use development at 36-42 South 2nd Street (also known as 36-38 South 2nd Street) in Old City. The new structure replaces a parking lot situated on the west side of the block between Market and Chestnut streets. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will span 51,623 square feet and will feature ground-level retail, a basement, and a shared roof deck. Permits list the Tester Construction Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $10.5 million.

511 North Paxon Street. Building section. Credit: 24 Seven Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 511 North Paxon Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 17, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 511 North Paxon Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between Westminster Avenue and Wyalusing Avenue. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the structure will span 1,696 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list H.A. Blacksmiths as the contractor.

Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.

Facade Installation Anticipated at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on August 15, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY recently visited the construction site of a six-story, 127-unit development underway at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The new structure rises on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the development will span 115,293 square feet and feature artist studio space on the ground floor. The complex will offer elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and parking for 27 cars. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $20.4 million.

2123 North Darien Street. Building section. Credit: Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2123 North Darien Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on August 15, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2123 North Darien Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot sited on the west side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio, the building will span 2,319 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the Gilad Bergerin as the contractor.

Rendering of 2401 North 2nd Street. Credit: T + Associates Architects.

Construction Not Yet Started at 2401 North 2nd Street in West Kensington

8:00 am on August 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A year and a half after YIMBY originally shared news of permit issue, our latest site visit has discovered that construction has still not started at a six-story, 102-unit residential building proposed at 2401 North 2nd Street in West Kensington. The project will span a half-block-sized lot bordered by North 2nd Street to the west, West York Street to the south, and Palethorp Street to the east. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the structure will span 101,020 square feet feature a roof deck, and a green roof, and a parking garage. Permits specify construction costs at $8.35 million.

2128 East Birch Street. Building elevations and section. Credit: J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2128 East Birch Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:30 am on August 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2128 East Birch Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the southwest side of the block between Martha and Amber streets, a block to the south of Frankford Avenue. Designed by J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects, the structure will span 2,035 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Meir Badush of Northeast-Renovations as the contractor.

1600 North Broad Street (1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue). Project rendering. Credit: JKRP Architects via the Civic Design Review

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for 1600 North Broad Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 13, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

At the start of the month, YIMBY shared published an extensive look at 1600 North Broad Street (alternately 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), a 15-story, 245-unit residential project proposed next to the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia, followed by an analysis of the floor plans and residential units. In today’s installment, we look at the project’s more technical aspects as garnered from the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans, traffic patterns, zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by Tower Investments, the building will rise 189 feet tall, span 238,090 square feet, and feature parking for 64 cars and 82 bicycles.

YIMBY Shares Floor Plans for 1600 North Broad Street Apartments Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 11, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, YIMBY shared an extensive publication covering 1600 North Broad Street (alternately 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), a 15-story, 245-unit residential development slated to rise across from the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia. Today we follow up with a closer look at the proposed floor plans and residential unit and amenity breakdown. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by Bart Blatstein‘s Tower Investments, the building will rise 189 feet tall and span 238,090 square feet, which will be dedicated exclusively to residential space, services, and amenities, which include an outdoor swimming pool. The development will provide parking for a total of 64 cars (with 46 new spaces in addition to 16 existing ones) and 82 bicycles. Despite its adjacency to the Temple campus, the development will cater to the general populace rather than exclusively to university students. In total, the development will offer 25 studios, 181 one-bedroom apartments, and 39 two-bedroom residences.

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