Building Completion

2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

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1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at The Cecil at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at The Cecil, a mixed-use building at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde KensingtonNorth Philadelphia. The project is situated on the east side of the block between Turner Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building rises five stories tall and features commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above. Parking space is also included in the project.

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1238 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2024

Construction Complete at 1238 North Howard Street in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is complete at a single-family rowhouse at 1238 North Howard Street, near the confluence point of Fishtown and Olde Kensington. Designed by Interface Studio Architects and developed by Callahan Ward (which also serves as the contractor), the building rise three stories, spans 1,539 square feet, and features a basement, a rear yard, and a roof deck.

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4550 Mitchell Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2024

Construction Complete at The Aster at 4550 Mitchell Street in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at The Aster at 4550 Mitchell Street in RoxboroughNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the new building rises four stories, with a commercial space on the ground floor and 38 apartments. The development spans 41,942 square feet and features a roof deck with a green roof and space for 16 bicycles. Construction costs are listed at $3.2 million.

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