Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

2000 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Nearly Complete at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is almost complete at a five-story, 21-unit mixed-use building at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown. The structure will rise at the northwest corner of Front and Norris streets, replacing a dilapidated and boarded-up three-story prewar building. The development will offer 22,992 square feet of interior space, which will include a commercial component. Features include full sprinkling and a roof deck, which will likely offer sweeping skyline views due to the structure’s relative prominence. Permits list Dr. Jerry Ginsberg as the owner, KCA Design Associates as the architect, and Tota Builders, Inc. [sic] as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $710,000.

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

Construction Progresses at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on May 16, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed sustained construction progress at a six-story, 127-unit development at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The project is situated on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the structure spans 115,293 square feet and will offer artist studio space on the ground floor and will include elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and 27 parking spaces. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20.4 million.

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Rendering of 1640-48 North Hancock Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Still Pending at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Kensington

7:30 am on May 16, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit has revealed that construction has still not started at a six-story, 110-unit mixed-use development at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington, although the site has been cleared and appears ready for excavation. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a garage. The structure will hold 119,155 square feet of floor space. Construction costs are specified at $10.5 million.

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300 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Progresses at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction continues at a steady pace at 300 Christian Street, a multi-family building in Queen Village, South Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise three stories tall and hold 30 residential units, as well as underground parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. The project will include a roof deck.

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12+Sansom at 123-27 South 12th Street. Rendering credit: Studios Architecture

Exterior Nears Completion at 12+Sansom at 123 South 12th Street in Midtown Village, Center City

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

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that exterior construction is nearing completion at 12+Sansom, a 240-foot-tall, 20-story residential high-rise under construction at 123 South 12th Street (alternately 123-27 South 12th Street) in Midtown Village, Center City. The 370,860-square-foot development will provide 399 rental apartments, as well as 10,844 square feet of retail. The project team consists of Studios Architecture as the design architect, BLT Architects as the architect of record, Greystar Real Estate Partners as the developer, and Clemens Construction Company as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $132.25 million.

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