Construction permits

2222 Market Street in the skyline from Spring Garden Street Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Philadelphia On Track for Record Construction Activity in 2022

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

This year, Philadelphia is about to say “Yes In My Back Yard” to new development on an unprecedented scale. Over the course of last year, the Department of Licenses and Inspections issued a slew of permit approvals that may result in the construction of approximately 10,000 new rental units, roughly triple the number of the average total per typical year. Moreover, during the same period, a total of 90 proposed developments went before the Civic Design Review (CDR) board, which makes non-binding suggestions for projects that meet certain criteria depending on size and location. The number roughly doubles the average yearly volume and has set a record for CDR submission history.

633 North 5th Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for 16-Unit Building at 633 North 5th Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 16-unit mixed-use building at 633 North 5th Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will apparently replace a pair of three-story prewar rowhouses situated at the southeast corner of North 5th Street and Fairmount Avenue. The new structure will span a footprint of 6,000 square feet and will hold 13,972 square feet of floor area, of which 423 square feet will be allocated for ground-floor commercial space and around 3,000 square feet for storage. The remaining square footage, totaling just over 10,000 square feet, will be residential, which translates to an average of just over 600 square feet per unit. The development will feature full sprinkling, a solar energy roof array, and indoor parking for five cars (including one accessible) and six bicycles. Permits list Volunteer for Internation. [sic] as the owner, Howard Steinberg as the design professional, and TBC LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $2.8 million.

3424 North 17th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for 23-Unit Building at 3424 North 17th Street in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story, 23-unit mixed-use building at 3424 North 17th Street in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia. The development will rise on the west side of the block between Ontario and West Tioga streets. The structure will span a 7,798-square-foot footprint and will hold 23,964 square feet of floor space, which will include ground-floor commercial space. Residences will be located on floors two through five. The project will offer parking for six cars and seven bicycles. Permits list Scott Woodruff of Designblendz as the design professional and Backcourt Builders LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $3 million.

4140 West Girard Avenue. Looking south. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 4140 West Girard Avenue in East Parkside, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 12-unit mixed-use building at 4140 West Girard Avenue in East Parkside, West Philadelphia. The structure will be located on the south side of the block between North 41st and North 42nd streets and will span a 2,600-square-foot footprint. The proposed 9,800 square feet of floor space translate into n average of just over 800 square feet per typical unit. The development will feature full sprinkling and a roof deck, which, due to the building’s future prominence, promises to offer sweeping skyline views. Permits list Francesco Zampetti as the design professional and Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor. The total construction cost is specified at $200,000, an oddly low figure for this relatively sizable development.

Permits Issued for 30-Unit Building at 5959-63 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 5, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use building at 5959-63 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the structure will stand four stories tall and span a total of 31,785 square feet of space, with commercial space on the ground floor and 30 apartments above. A basement will hold a fitness room, storage space, and bicycle storage for building residents. A roof deck will be located at the top of the building. Permits list Gabriel I.I. John as the owner, Jeremy Avellino as the design professional, and Knight Rider Construction as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $3.2 million.

Rendering of 1810 Chestnut Street. Credit: Cecil Baker + Partners.

Permits Issued for Freeman’s Auction House Overbuild at 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

8:00 am on January 4, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a multi-family overbuild above the historic Freeman’s Auction House, located at 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City. Designed by Cecil Baker + Partners, the new tower will add 19 stories above the existing Auction House, bringing the total height to 25 stories, which is certainly not the greatest height in the area, but will still make a large impact from the street. There will be 19 residential units within the he new addition, each a luxury condominium, with several taking up an entire floor. The existing auction house will be restored as commercial space. An underground garage will hold space for seven parking spaces, and there will also be nine bicycle spaces, as well. An additional four bike spaces will be included with the project along Chestnut Street on a new bike rack. A green roof will be situated at the top of the tower.

Rendering of 5521 Wayne Avenue. Credit: Canno Design.

Permits Issued for 50-Unit Building at 5521 Wayne Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 4, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use building at 5521 Wayne Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will stand six stories tall and will hold 50 residential units, with commercial space situated on the ground floor. This density has been reached through a green roof and a mixed-income bonus. In total, the new building will hold 41,674 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $6.5 million. Tester Construction is the contractor for the project.

Rendering of 4240 Chestnut Street. Credit: DAS Architects.

Permits Issued for 128-Unit Building at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use building at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the building will rise on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The structure will rise from a 27,829-square-foot footprint and contain 141,928 square feet of interior space, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will feature office use. Unit sizes will 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 specified at $15.3 million.

Rendering of 2401 North 2nd Street. Credit: T + Associates Architects.

Permits Issued for 102-Unit Building at 2401 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on January 3, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family building located at 2401 North 2nd Street in Norris Square. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the new building will rise six stories tall and will include 102 and a parking garage for residents, a roof deck, and a green roof. The structure, which will span a total of 101,020 square feet. Permits list construction costs at $8.35 million.

Rendering of 1428-38 Callowhill Street. Credit: J2a Architects.

Permits Issued for 13-Story High-Rise at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 2, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 13-story high-rise building at 1428 Callowhill Street in Spring Garden, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by j2a Architects, the building will contain 162 apartments. In total, the new building will hold 117,624 square feet of space. An underground garage will hold 31 parking spaces for building residents. Parking for 74 bicycles will also be available. Construction cost is listed at $19 million.

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