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3308 Fairmount Avenue. Building section. Credit: Haverford Square Designs via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 3308 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story, twenty-unit apartment building at 3308 Fairmount Avenue (full address 3308-12 Fairmount Avenue) in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The development will rise on the south side of the block between Mantua Avenue and North 34th Street. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the structure will span 15,124 square feet and will feature elevator service, roof decks, and parking for three cars and four bicycles. Permits list Haverford Sq GC as the general contractor.

3801 Chestnut Street. Credit: Perkins and Will.

Renderings Revealed For 3801 Chestnut Street In University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 27, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a large mixed-use development at 3801 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by Perkins and Will and developed as a joint venture by Sterling Bay of Chicago and Botanic Properties of New York, the massive structure will hold 310,000 square feet. The 13-story building will include retail space at the ground floor, while the upper floors will contain lab and office space targeting life sciences.

3836 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Haverford Square Design.

Foundation Work Underway at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 25, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit has discovered that foundation work is underway at a three-story, seven-unit development at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia, though construction permits had been issued several months ago. The project, situated on the south side of the block between North 38th and North 39th streets, replaces a vacant lot nestled next to a prewar rowhouse. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the development will span 4,800 square feet and will feature a private roof deck for one of the units. Permits list Haverford Sq GC LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $400,000.

Permits Issued for 5728 Thomas Avenue in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 21, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building located at 5728 Thomas Avenue in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia. Designed by 24 Seven Design, the new building will stand four stories tall, with six residential units. Three parking spaces will be included with the project, situated at the rear of the building. One of these spaces will be van accessible.

Permits Issued for 7355 Dicks Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 11, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family structure at 7355 Dicks Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. The new building will rise three stories tall, with six residential units inside, all apartments. A roof deck will be located at the top of the structure, with a cellar situated underneath. In total, the building span 5,153 square feet.

3401 Wallace Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Construction Complete at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by PPhilly YIMBY has revealed that construction is complete at a four-story, 12-unit multi-family structure at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Certain apartments will have access to private roof decks. Sweeping views of the skyline will likely be available from the top floor, spanning from University City to Center City and beyond. The property sits at the northwest corner of Wallace and 34th streets. The 15,755-square-foot building will cost an estimated $2.5 million to build. 3401 Wallace LLC is the listed owner.

3523 Haverford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Construction Nears Completion at 3523 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is nearing completion at a four-story, nine-unit apartment building at 3523 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The development rises on the north side of the block between North 35th and North 36th streets. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure spans 13,620 square feet and will feature ground-floor commercial space. Permits list G.A.C. Construction Development as the contractor and a construction cost of $3 million.

4136 Lancaster Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Demolition Still Pending at 4136 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In 2020, YIMBY had reported that permits were filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story rowhouse at 4136 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia. The property is located on the southwest side of the block between North 41st and Aspen streets. In the two years that have passed since, the dilapidated structure has still not been demolished, as YIMBY has seen in a recent site visit. Permits list Gama Wrecking Inc. as the contractor and specify a cost of work of $27,000.

Renderings Revealed for 4040-50 Walnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 25, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 12-story, 136-unit mixed-use development at 4040-50 Walnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The building will rise \138 feet tall, with two commercial spaces on the ground floor along Walnut Street, totaling 5,000 square feet of space. The second floor will be devoted to office space, spanning 15,972 square feet. The upper floors will hold residential units. Parking for 23 cars and 48 bicycles will be included within the project.

Rendering of 4240 Chestnut Street. Credit: DAS Architects.

Excavation Underway at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 14, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that excavation work is well underway at a seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use development at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The development will span 141,928 square feet, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will be used as office. Apartment sizes will likely average at just below 800 square feet each. Permits list Intercultural Family Services as the owner, Morris Clarke as the design professional, and HC Pody Company as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $15.3 million.

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