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2529 North 2nd Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Three-Unit Building at 2529 North 2nd Street in West Kensington

7:00 am on March 30, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A permit has been issued for the construction of a four-story, three-unit building at 2529 North 2nd Street in West Kensington. The project site is located on the east side of the block between West Cumberland and West Huntingdon streets. The fully sprinkled structure will span a footprint of 875 square feet and will contain a total of 3,758 square feet of interior space, which translates to a generous average of 1,253 square feet per apartment. The roof deck will offer sweeping skyline views, given the building’s future prominence above its low-rise surroundings. Filings list Martinez Emilio Flores as the owner, Alex Rong of AR Engineers and Christopher Carickhoff as the design professionals, and V2 Properties Construction Management LLC as the contractor. Construction is expected to cost $525,000.

2240 Frankford Avenue prior to redevelopment. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on March 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. The building will stand four stories tall, with a retail space situated in the ground floor. The upper floors will hold six residential units. Storage space for residents and for the commercial tenant will be located in the basement and at the first floor. Totem Real Estate LLC is the listed owner. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $450,000.

115 East Huntingdon Street prior to renovation. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for a 54-Unit Residential Conversion at 115 East Huntingdon Street in West Kensington

8:00 am on March 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a 54-unit multi-family development at 115 East Huntingdon Street in West Kensington. The development will consist of a complete renovation of an existing five-story prewar structure. The 46,811-square-foot project will cost an estimated $14.9 million to build.

2525 North Hancock Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Two Single-Family Structures at 2523 and 2525 North Hancock Street in West Kensington

7:00 am on March 5, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Zoning permits have been issued for the construction of two single-family structures at 2523 and 2525 North Hancock Street in West Kensington. The pair will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between West Cumberland Street and West Huntingdon Street. Each of the buildings will occupy a 550-square-foot footprint and will feature a roof deck. Golden Rule LLC is the listed owner for both properties.

Renderings Revealed for a Nine-Townhome Development at 2001-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on March 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a four-story, nine-townhome development at 2002-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown, Kensington. The homes feature two design variants, where the five at the northwest corner will include parking, while the four homes to the southeast will not. Catalyst City Development, the developer, is also in charge of the residential conversion of the historic Harbisons Dairy across the street, which YIMBY covered last October.

Service to Resume on the Route 15 Trolley in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:30 am on March 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Trolley service is planned to return to the Richmond and Westmoreland Street loop in Port Richmond, Kensington, after a long hiatus due to construction. The loop is the terminus of the route 15 line, which runs primarily along Girard Avenue from Kensington through North Philadelphia and on to West Philadelphia.

1744 Waterloo Street. Looking west. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Single-Family Structure at 1744 Waterloo Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on February 21, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a four-story, single-family structure at 1744 Waterloo Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Located on the west side of the block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and West Montgomery Avenue, the building will span a 500-square-foot footprint and will feature a full basement and a roof deck. Y & A Properties LLC is the listed owner.

Completion Approaches at The Retro at 1836-44 East York Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on February 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Completion approaches at The Retro, a five-story, 21-unit development at 1836-44 East York Street in East Kensington. Developed by the Stamm Development Group, the project will include a commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck at the top, which will offer sweeping views of the skyline. Grit Construction is the contactor. The building will feature a modern façade with white brick is on the lower floors and gray cladding on the upper levels. Black cladding accents the corners, adding texture to the design. Renderings show trees along the sidewalk, which will cast shade and enhance the street ambiance.

1308-10 North Front Street. Credit: Colin LeStourgeon.

Completion Approaches at 1308-10 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on February 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing on a multi-family structure at 1308-10 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington. The building will include 10 residential units, with one unit having access to a roof deck that will offer sweeping views of the skyline.

PECO Delaware Generation Station. Credit: NatureLifePhoto via flickr

Permits Issued for Redevelopment of the Delaware Generating Station at 1325 Beach Street in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on January 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a residential conversion for the iconic Delaware Generating Station, located at 1325 Beach Street on the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown. The project calls for alterations to the massive abandoned structure and creation of 216 rental residential units. The renovation area will span 235,204 square feet of space. The construction cost is listed at $29,671,303.

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