Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

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

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

8:00 am on September 10, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed sustained construction progress 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.

2121 East Dakota Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2024

Construction Complete at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on September 10, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed the completion of construction at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown. Like its twin next door at 2023 Est Dakota Street, the new building replaces a vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The structure spans 1,500 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.

Rendering of 801 North 19th Street. Credit: NORR.

Construction Underway at 801 North 19th Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is well underway at a 149-unit residential complex at 801 North 19th Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia, aside from a large earthen berm that was not present at the time of our previous visit in April. Designed by NORR, the project will consist of a five-story, 115-unit apartment building as well as 34 three-story townhouses clustered around an interior courtyard and parking lot. The 104,596-square-foot multi-family building will offer units spanning between 498 to 1,004 square feet, an amenity area situated at the fifth floor, and 52 parking spaces in a basement garage.

1301 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2024

Construction Complete at Apartment Complex at 1301 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at a multi-building development at 1301-07 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. 1301 Ridge Avenue, the building situated at the south end of the wedge-shaped site, boasts stats representative of the complex; it will span a footprint measuring 994 square feet and will hold 3,814 square feet of interior space, which translates into spacious apartments measuring well over 1,000 square feet each. The structure will be fully sprinkled. Permits list Greenway Plaza LLC as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and Liu Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $380,000.

Rendering of 1428-38 Callowhill Street. Credit: J2a Architects.

Construction Still Not Started at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 6, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that construction has still not started at the site of a 13-story, 162-unit building proposed at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia, though construction permits have been issued at the end of 2021. Designed by j2a Architects, the structure will span 117,624 square feet and feature parking for 31 cars and 74 bicycles. Permits list BSI Construction as the contractor and specify construction costs of $19 million.

Rendering of 545 North Broad Street. Credit: CANNO Design.

Construction Complete at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 1, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In recent days, Philly YIMBY checked in on the nine-story-tall, 108-unit mixed-use recently completed building at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. The development is located rises on the east side of the street, spanning a lot bordered by Brandywine Street to the south and Green Street to the north. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Elk Street Management, the development spans 152,635 square feet, a figure that includes 11,130 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The building features a roof deck and parking for 31 cars and 50 bicycles. Permits list the Daniel J. Keating Company as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20 million.

2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2024

Construction Complete at 2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington

8:00 am on August 31, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY’s has observed that construction work is complete at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The building, located on the southwest side of the block between between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street, will rise five stories and feature ground-floor commercial space as well as 21 residential units. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure will span 21,168 square feet and will feature parking for seven bicycles. Permits list Grit Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.75 million.

2112 North Front Street. Credit: Designblendz

Construction Nears Completion at 2112 North Front Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on August 30, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a six-story, 31-unit mixed-use building at 2112 North Front Street in Norris Square. Designed by DesignBlendz, the structure will span 27,519 square feet and feature commercial space at the ground floor and a green roof at the top. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $5.5 million.

2621-67 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: HDO Architecture

Construction Not Yet Started at 2621-67 Frankford Avenue in East Kensington

8:00 am on August 29, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction has still not started at a six-story, 453-unit apartment development proposed at 2621-67 Frankford Avenue in East Kensington. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture (also known as HDO Architecture), with Turn Key Realty LLC as the contractor, the structure will span 412,703 square feet. Construction costs are listed at $72 million.

2240 Frankford Avenue. Building elevation along East Dauphin Street. Credit: Mt. Alto Design + Drafting via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Underway at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on August 28, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that foundation work is in progress at a four-story, six-unit mixed-use building under construction at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The project borders Frankford Avenue to the south, Trenton Avenue to the north, and East Dauphin Street to the east. Designed by Mt. Alto Design + Drafting, the building will offer commercial space at the ground floor and balconies in select units. Permits list Kaps Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $450,000.

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