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The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street via Luxe Fishtown

Construction Tops Out at The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped out at The Luxe Phase II, a five-story, 110-unit mixed-use building underway at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square. The property spans a through-block lot bound by North American Street to the west and North 2nd Street to the east, with an L-shaped bend of North Philip Street and West Montgomery Avenue delineating the property’s southeast boundary. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will span 110,772 square feet and will include ground-floor retail, elevator service, parking for 60 cars and 39 bicycles, and a roof deck with an outdoor pool. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15.95 million.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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