West Philadelphia

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Parking Garage at 3800 Powelton Avenue. Credit: THA Consulting

Detailed Review of Campus Upgrades Proposed at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY recently posted a brief overview of a $60 million expansion proposed at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center campus in University City, West Philadelphia. The main feature is an eight-story, 493,039-square-foot parking garage planned at 3800 Powelton Avenue. Designed and engineered by Pennoni and THA Consulting, the structure will roughly triple the amount of on-campus parking even while demolishing an existing four-story garage and reducing the total ground footprint used for parking. The project also involves the demolition of a seven-story treatment facility, as well as streetscape improvements and 6,460 square feet of new retail. Today we look at how the project shows that high-rise design benefits urban planning, no matter what function it takes, and why it may be a precursor to further development at the campus.

Permits Issued for Seven-Unit Building at 4937 Chestnut Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 27, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-unit multi-family building at 4937 Chestnut Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the structure will rise three stories tall. The building will hold 5,569 square feet of space and cost an estimated $200,000 to construct.

Permits Issued for Nine-Unit Building at 106 South 42nd Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 22, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a multi-family addition to an existing building situated at 106 South 42nd Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. The development will involve renovations to the building’s interior as well as an addition to be constructed at the rear of the structure. Nine residential units will be situated in the building. The existing building houses 3,406 square feet of space, and an expected 2,706 square feet of space will be added with the addition to make for a total of 6,112 square feet. Construction costs are estimated at $526,050.

Renderings Revealed for 104-Unit Development at 1631 South 52nd Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a two-building, 104-unit multi-family development proposed at 1631 South 52nd Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia. Building A will hold 40 residential units, with 28,660 square feet of space will be reserved for residential space and an additional 14,330 square feet for amenity, circulation, and building support space. Building B, will include 64 residential units, with 70,288 square feet of residential space and 30,000 square feet of amenity, circulation, and building support space. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will also include 46 parking spaces, with two set to be ADA accessible, two reserved for car share spaces, three for electric vehicles and one to be used as a loading space. Each building will also include 13 bike spaces for a total of 26. The structures will each stand five stories tall.

Permits Issued for Nine-Unit Building at 42 North 40th Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 16, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit multi-family structure at 42 North 40th Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The project uses a mixed-income bonus to allow for its full size and density and will hold 8,374 square feet of space, with an estimated construction cost of $837,400.

667 North 52nd Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 667 North 52nd Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 15, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A permit has been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 667 North 52nd Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia. The building will rise from a 915-square-foot footprint and will contain 3,660 square feet of floor space, a cellar, and full sprinkling. Permits list IRA Development LLC as the owner, Maher Abdelaal as the design professional, and Kumas Homes LLC as the contractor.

Permits Issued for Ten-Unit Building at 701 North 40th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a ten-unit multi-family structure at 701 North 40th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The building will rise three stories tall upon completion. The structure will hold 3,158 square feet of space, include a roof deck, and cost $550,000 to build, although both of these numbers seem low for ten units.

30th Street Station during the 2016 DNC. Image via Wikipedia

Taking a Look at 30th Street Station at 2955 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 12, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

With the growth of rail transit in the early 1900s across the country, Philadelphia’s train network was also expanding. After the construction of the Broad Street Station, the larger 30th Street Station was built in University City, West Philadelphia, in order to increase the capacity of local transit. Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, the station sits on the west side of the Schuylkill River, right in the middle of where John F. Kennedy Boulevard would run, with rail lines running and under the station and across the river. The Classic Revival structure was designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, which also designed the Suburban Station in Center City and The Wrigley Building in Chicago.

Permits Issued for 28-Unit Building at 4146 Parkside Avenue in Parkside, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 7, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 4146 Parkside Avenue in the neighborhood of Parkside, West Philadelphia. The building will rise five stories tall with 28 residential units. In total, the new structure will hold 26,960 square feet of space and cost an estimated $4 million to build.

Construction Progress On Ludlow 43 At 12-14 South 43rd Street In Spruce Hill

7:30 am on May 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing at Ludlow 43 at 12-14 South 43rd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The building will rise six stories and 76 feet tall, making it one of the larger buildings in the area. In total, 18 residential units will be included within the building, with eight one-bedrooms, five two-bedroom, three three-bedroom, and two four-bedroom apartments. Also included in the development will be five parking spaces, a fitness center, and a roof deck.

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