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1500 Germantown Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story mixed-use development at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The development rises from a vacant, wedge-shaped property situated at the northwest cornet of Germantown Avenue and Jefferson Street. Designed by Cheryl Poulos Architect, the building will span 5,359 square feet, which will include over 1,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space, a cellar, and a roof deck. Permits list Philly Parking Solutions as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $400,000.

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953 Belmont Avenue, with the adjacent mural. Looking southeast. July 2021. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 953 Belmont Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit apartment building at 953 Belmont Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot at the southeast corner of Belmont and Wyalusing avenues. Designed by Anthony Maso Architecture & Design, the development will span 5,921 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Unitedpaintgroup LLC as the contractor.

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2018 rendering of 1000 Spring Garden Street via TheCondoShops

Construction Approaches Halfway Point at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that the concrete frame has risen one level above the street at an eight-story, 21-unit mixed-use building underway at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. the building rises on the southwest corner of Spring Garden Street and North 10th Street. Designed by HDO Architecture and developed by KT Investments, the structure will span 19,504 square feet and feature commercial space (likely at the ground floor), bicycle storage, and a roof deck. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor.

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4223 Powelton Avenue. Looking north prior to redevelopment. August 2019. Looking north. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North 42nd Street and Holden Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will span 3,832 square feet and feature a basement and outdoor parking for three cars. Permits list Basch Builders as the contractor.

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620 Moore Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Construction Complete at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that construction is complete at a block-long, 58-unit residential development at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign, the primarily residential project will consist of three adjoining buildings, each rising four stories. The site spans from Moore Street to the north to South 6th Street to the east and South 7th Street to the west, with a 52-unit apartment building, articulated as separate independent structures, taking up the majority of the lot. At the street corners, two mixed-use buildings will each hold a commercial space at the ground floor and three residences on the floors above.

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