Garden Court

Exterior Work Nearly Complete at Garden Court Plaza at 4701-29 Pine Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 1, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that exterior construction is nearly finished at Garden Court, a seven-story, 220-unit extension of an existing building at 4746-48 Spruce Street in Garden Court (alternately Walnut Hill), West Philadelphia. Designed by BLT Architects, the project will allocate 149,590 square feet for apartments, 5,700 square feet of residential amenities, around 29,000 square feet of indoor commercial space (plus a 1,500-square-foot commercial tenant terrace) and parking for around 28 cars and 76 bicycles.

4746-48 Spruce Street. Credit: PZS Architects / Rodriguez Consulting via the Civic Design Review

YIMBY Shares Detailed Plans for 12-Story Building at 4746-48 Spruce Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 1, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philly YIMBY shared the news regarding plans for a 12-story, 170-unit mixed-use high-rise development proposed at 4746-48 Spruce Street in Garden Court (alternately Walnut Hill), West Philadelphia, going before the Civic Design Review. Today we venture beyond the brief overview we presented with the earlier news break to share an extensive package of plans and diagrams that were presented within the CDR submission. Designed by PZS Architects, the project will allocate 149,590 square feet for apartments, 5,700 square feet of residential amenities, around 29,000 square feet of indoor commercial space (plus a 1,500-square-foot commercial tenant terrace) and parking for around 28 cars and 76 bicycles. Although demolition permits have been issued in May, no comprehensive construction permits have yet been issued; however, the project may proceed as of right as it conforms with the zoning code and requires no variances, and has already received a preliminary review and approval.

Rendering of 314 South 46th Street via Hightop Real Estate.

Construction Progresses at 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at 314 South 46th Street, a 25-unit multi-family development in Garden Court, West Philadelphia. The project involves the renovation of an existing historic church structure as well as the construction of a new addition. In total, the project will consist of 25 residential units. The church will be mostly preserved as it stands today, with no major changes made to the exterior. The new addition will provide a pleasant contrast to the design with gray brick and wood paneling.

Construction Underway at 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a 25-unit residential development at 314 South 46th Street as construction begins on the project located in Garden Court, West Philadelphia. YIMBY shared news of the project in August, stating that permits were issued for the property. Developed by High Top Real Estate, the project includes a renovation of a former church, which will receive a third floor as well as an attached four-story addition.

Permits Issued for a 220-Unit Extension at Garden Court Plaza at 4701-29 Pine Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 220-unit mixed-use project at 4701-29 Pine Street in Garden Court (alternately Walnut Hill), West Philadelphia. The development, covered in detail in an August article, will consist of a six-story extension above an existing single-floor garage structure, and serve as an expansion to the Garden Court Plaza, a 13-story prewar apartment tower at 4701 Pine Street. Designed by BLT Architects, the project will hold a total of 198,569 square feet of space (not counting the prewar tower), of which 181,119 square feet will come from the newly built floors. The ground floor will hold commercial space and 66 parking spaces. A roof deck will be situated on the second floor. Construction costs are estimated at $35 million.

Permits Filed for Multi-Family Building at 5143 Irving Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 19, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a multi-family residential building at 5143 Irving Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. The structure will span a 2,506-square-foot footprint and will feature balconies and roof decks. No demolition permits ha yet been filed for a vacant two-story commercial structure currently located at the site. Junk Property LLC is the listed owner.

Permits Filed For 314 South 46th Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 30, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for partial demolition, renovation and expansion at 314 South 46th Street, located in the Garden Court neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The site is currently home to the Good Shepherd Community Church, a Romanesque-inspired structure with a rusticated stone exterior, large arched windows, a gabled roof, and a cozy courtyard. The permit calls for the complete renovation of the two-story church, although the entrance area will be demolished. A four-story addition with a cellar will be erected alongside the church, which will also receive a third floor expansion. The project will produce 25 new apartments.

Garden Court Plaza at 4701 Pine Street. Credit: BLT Architects via the Civic Design Review

Renderings and Diagrams Revealed for Garden Court Plaza Extension at 4701 Pine Street, Garden Court

8:00 am on August 29, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Two days ago, the Philadelphia Department of City Planning published a Civic Design Review document outlining the details for a major expansion of Garden Court Plaza, an extant apartment complex at 4701 Pine Street in the Garden Court neighborhood in West Philadelphia. BLT Architects presented an extensive set of annotated images showing a six-story addition atop a sprawling one-story garage adjacent to a 13-story, pre-war apartment building. The extension would stand 89 feet and seven stories tall, and would add 220 units ranging from studios to two bedrooms, as well as an extended amenity suite.

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