Cobbs Creek

5235 Chestnut Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Renderings Revealed for 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a new two-building mixed-use development proposed at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs CreekWest Philadelphia. The first building (which is located along Chestnut Street) will be the smaller of the two, rising six stories with a commercial space at the ground floor, with 33 residential units situated in the upper floors. The building will include a basement as well as a roof deck and green roof that will be accessed through a pilot house. 11 bike spaces will be included. The second, larger building that will be located along Ludlow Street and will also rise six stories. A commercial space will also be located on the ground floor of this building, with 171 residential units on upper floors. Like Building 1, there will be a basement level, roof deck, and green roof at the top, plus 57 bike spaces. The two buildings will share a loading space located along Ludlow Street. KCA Design Associates is the architectural firm behind the project.

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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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227 South 60th Street via L & I.

Permits Issued For 227 South 60th Street In Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-unit mixed-use building at 27 South 60th Street in Cobbs CreekWest Philadelphia. Once completed, the new building will rise three stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. The structure will contain a total of 2,901 square feet. Permits list a cost of $489,296. The project is part of a larger development occurring on surrounding land parcels.

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261 South 60th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 261 South 60th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a four-story, three-unit mixed-use building at 261 South 60th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a two-story prewar building situated on the east side of the block between Irving Street and Manning Street. The retail space at the ground floor will contribute to the commercial corridor along the street, and three residential units will be located above. The structure will rise from a 900-square-foot footprint and will contain 4,472 square feet of interior space. Permits list Raphael Realty LLC as the owner, JOs. Serratore & Co. Architect Inc. as the designer, and Meir Badush of Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $630,000.

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