North Philadelphia

619 North Broad Street. Credit: Varenhorst

619 North Broad Street Awaits Construction Activity in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 2, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

No progress has been made yet at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia, an 18-story building that will replace the single-story Bright Horizons Family Solutions structure and the adjacent parking lot. The proposed building will rise to a height of 275 feet, ranking at number 30 on Philly YIMBY’s December Countdown of proposed and under-construction buildings. Designed by Varenhorst and developed by KFA Investments, the building will be a standout neighborhood feature, along with the nearby Congregation Rodeph Shalom at 615 North Broad Street, and is expected to cost $60 million.

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Studio House Philly at 1613 Germantown Avenue. Credit: studiohousephilly.com

Studio House Philly, a 47-Unit Development, Complete at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 2, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction recently wrapped up on Studio House Philly, a mixed-use development at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The four-story building spans house numbers 1611 to 1627 and offers 35,870 square feet of floor space. According to the website, the complex is targeted toward young professionals, offering 40 rental studios and seven two-level live/work units with 500-square-foot retail spaces facing Germantown avenue, as well as parking for three vehicles and 40 bicycles.

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Construction Progresses at Piazza Terminal in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 30, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Construction is making rapid progress at Piazza Terminal, a multi-building, mixed-use complex at 1075 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that a number of structures have risen several stories high at the 4.4-acre lot. Designed by BKV Group and developed by Post Brothers, the complex will offer 1,166,980 square feet and 1,144 residential units as well as a public promenade, retail, and parking. The tallest building will stand 16 stories and around 180 feet tall, with two more standing 12 stories tall.

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813 North Broad Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google

50-Unit Development Proposed for 813 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 29, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for a 50-unit development at 813 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Alternately addressed as 813-23 North Broad Street, the site is located at the southeast corner of North Broad Street and Parrish Street and will span a 12,449-square-foot footprint with 12 underground parking spades, 30 bicycle spaces, and a roof deck. The permit lists Philadelphia Broad Street as the owner. The permit also calls for the demolition of a gas station that currently occupies the site.

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1937 West Norris Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West

7:30 am on November 29, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Demolition permits have been filed for a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West. The former single-family dwelling stands on the north side of the block located between North 19th Street and North 20th Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $16,961. The City of Philadelphia owns the property. Thomas Curran is the listed contractor.

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