Northwest Philadelphia

6906 Ridge Avenue prior to redevelopment. Looking west. July 2021. Credit: Google Maps

Building Expansion Proposed at 6906 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

A building expansion has been proposed at 6906 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia, where a two-story, two-unit residential building will be converted into a three-story, five-unit development. The project is situated on the southwest side of the block between Parker Avenue and Paoli Avenue. Designed by Studio C Architecture, the development will span a total of 2,920 square feet. Permits list Andy Mulson as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $600,000.

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531 East Chelten-] Avenue. Credit: 24 Seven Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 531 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 531 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will rise from a vacant lot on the northwest side of the block between Magnolia Street and Musgrave Street. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the semi-detached building will span 4,160 square feet. Permits list CRBN LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $600,000.

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4701-15 Wayne Avenue. Credit: Moto Designshop via the Civic Design Review

Permits Issued for 4701-15 Wayne Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 4701-15 Wayne Avenue in GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will rise four stories tall and contain 90 residential units. Multiple pilot houses will provide access to a large roof deck atop the building, while the rest of the roof space will feature a green roof, which provided the project a density boost. A mixed income bonus also allowed for additional residential space. GRIT Construction is the project contractor.

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3900 Main Street. Credit: SgRA Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 3900 Main Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a large mixed-use development located at 3900 Main Street in ManayunkNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by SgRA Architecture, the project will consist of three new mixed-use buildings spanning 178,619 square feet and holding a total of 120 residential units. At the ground floor, there will be three retail spaces, a residential lobby, mail and trash rooms, and 40 bike spaces. A mezzanine area is listed as featuring three retail office spaces. A 28,803-square-foot basement level will hold 52 underground parking spaces.

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