Grays Ferry

1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue. Rendering credit: Berkshire Hathaway

Work Stalled at Three-Story Mixed-Use Building Proposed at 1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed an apparently complete work halt at the site of the three-story mixed-use building proposed at 1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue in the Forgotten Bottom section of Grays Ferry in South Philadelphia, near the Schuylkill River waterfront. The structure is planned to rise from a 1,124-square-foot ground footprint and contain 3,275 square feet of interior space, with 1,050 square feet of commercial space in the basement through the first floor and 1,130 and 1,120 square feet per unit for the two residential dwellings on the floors above. The building will be fully sprinkled and will feature a roof deck, which, given the structure’s relatively prominent height, promises to offer sweeping views of the Center City and University City skylines. Permits list Emerald Properties of Phi. [sic] as the owner, Kevin J. O’Neill as the design professional, and Cormac McAller as the contractor. The cost of construction is specified at $425,000.

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1537 South Bambrey Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2022

Completion Nears at Single-Family Rowhouse at 1537 South Bambrey Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that construction is wrapping up at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1537 South Bambrey Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The structure rises on the east side of the block between Dickinson and Tasker streets, spanning a footprint of 518 square feet. The structure’s prominence above its predominantly two-story neighbors means that its roof deck offers relatively open views of the skylines of Center City and University City. Permits list Standard Development LLC as the owner, Maher Abdelaal as the design professional, and Clifford Lasky of BFR Construction LLC as the contractor. The total construction cost is listed at $241,000, with $212 for general construction, $12,000 for plumbing work, $9,000 for mechanical work, and $8,000 for electrical work.

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730 Schuylkill Avenue from the Walt Whitman Bridge. Photo and model by Thomas Koloski

The 16th Place on Philly YIMBY’s December Countdown Goes to 350-Foot-Tall Tower Proposed at 730 Schuylkill Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

The 16th place on Philly YIMBY’s December 2021 Development Countdown is the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia‘s Roberts Center For Pediatric Research Phase 3, a 350-foot-tall, 21-story tower planned at 730 Schuylkill Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The building is a part of the CHOP’s four-tower master plan in Graduate Hospital, in the sub-section of the neighborhood also know as the Schuylkill section of Grays Ferry. The site sits directly to the southwest of the 375-foot-tall CHOP Roberts Center for Pediatric Research at 734 Schuylkill Avenue, which was built in 2017. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the architect for Phase 1, will likely to be the designer for the new tower, although, given the lack of progress at the site, it is possible that a different architect and/or design will be introduced in the future.

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2612 Annin Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 2612 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit building at 2612 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The building will replace a vacant lot on the south side of the block between South 26th and South 27th streets. The structure will span a footprint of 1,405 square feet and will hold 5,580 square feet of interior space, which translates to nearly 1,400 square feet per apartment. The development will also include a roof deck, which will likely offer dramatic skyline views of nearby Center City and University City. Permits list Auto Source Export Inc. as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and FWBK LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $560,000.

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Current view of 2613 Federal Street. Credit: Google.

Permits issued for Three-Unit Building at 2613 Federal Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-unit multi-family building at 2613 Federal Street in Grays FerrySouth Philadelphia. Designed by CKG Architectural Studio, the new building will rise three stories tall plus basement. In total, the building is expected to yield 3,432 square feet of space. Kelly Ventures LLC is listed as the project’s contractor. Construction costs are specified at $151,800.

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