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Rendering of 2157 East Lehigh Avenue. Credit: DesignBlendz.

First Building Nears Completion at Complex at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in Kensington

8:00 am on August 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is nearly complete on one of the four buildings at a 278-unit mixed-use development underway at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington, with construction work well underway on the rest. Designed by DesignBlendz, the project’s four structures will stand between 60 to 75 feet tall. Building A (01) will rise six stories and span 73,124 square feet, and contain commercial space at the ground floor and 81 residential units, a roof deck, and a small parking garage, with construction costs estimated at $3.5 million. Building B (02) will rise seven stories, span 65,550 square feet, and feature 72 units. Building C (03) will rise six stories, hold 60 residences, span 56,981 square feet, and include a roof deck and a garage, though it will not offer commercial space on the ground floor, and cost $3.5 million to build. Matching the other structures, Building D (04) will also reach a height of six stories and include a garage and 65 residential units, though it will not house any commercial space. In total, the building will hold 71,437 square feet of space, and cost $3.5 million. The development will include parking for 132 cars and 96 bicycles.

2401 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Construction Complete at 2401 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on August 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a four-story, 15-unit residential development at 2401 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Designed by Ambit Architecture and developed by Philly Capital Group, the 14,560-square-foot building stands at the east side of the traffic circle at the intersection of Frankford Avenue, Trenton Avenue, and East York Street, which gains its distinctive “flatiron” shape from its acutely angled site. The development will feature ground-floor commercial space (primarily along Frankford Avenue), a basement, full sprinkling, balconies, and a green roof covering at least 60 percent of the rooftop. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.05 million.

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

Construction Not Yet Started at 2401 North 2nd Street in West Kensington

8:00 am on August 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A year and a half after YIMBY originally shared news of permit issue, our latest site visit has discovered that construction has still not started at a six-story, 102-unit residential building proposed at 2401 North 2nd Street in West Kensington. The project will span a half-block-sized lot bordered by North 2nd Street to the west, West York Street to the south, and Palethorp Street to the east. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the structure will span 101,020 square feet feature a roof deck, and a green roof, and a parking garage. Permits specify construction costs at $8.35 million.

2128 East Birch Street. Building elevations and section. Credit: J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2128 East Birch Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:30 am on August 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2128 East Birch Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the southwest side of the block between Martha and Amber streets, a block to the south of Frankford Avenue. Designed by J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects, the structure will span 2,035 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Meir Badush of Northeast-Renovations as the contractor.

2510 Sepviva Street. Front elevation. Credit: Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on August 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story single-family rowhouse at 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The new building will replace a single-story garage situated on the northwest side of the block between East Cumberland Street and East Firth Street. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio, the structure will span 2,568 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Permits specify Lawrence General Contractors as the contractor.

2258 East Tioga Street. Credit: M & B Y B L I I via the Civic Design Review

Permits Issued for Self-Storage Facility at 2258 East Tioga Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on July 26, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 106,973-square-foot storage facility at 2258 East Tioga Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot on the eastern corner of the intersection of East Tioga and Tulip streets. The L-shaped structure will rise from a large vacant site at the western corner of the intersection of Tioga and Tulip streets, with its primary frontage stretching along Tulip. Permits list Top Measure LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $7 million.

Rendering of 2213-33 North Front Street. Credit: Cadre Design.

Construction Pending at 2213-33 North Front Street, Kensington

8:00 am on May 19, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work has not yet begun at a 60-unit mixed-use building at 2213-33 North Front Street in East Kensington. Designed by Cadre Design, the structure will rise seven stories and will include commercial space on the ground floor.

2018 East Tioga Street. Building elevations. Credit: Wiedenman Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2018 East Tioga Street in Harrowgate, Kensington

7:30 am on May 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 2018 East Tioga Street in Harrowgate, Kensington. The structure will replace an overgrown vacant lot on the southwest side of the block between Braddock Street and Joyce Street. Designed by Thomas Wiedenman of Wiedenman Architecture, the building will span 3,062 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Eddie Paiz as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $295,000.

1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Construction Progresses at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on April 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction continues to make progress at a five-story, 59-unit mixed-use development proposed at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington, as our recent site visit shows. Also known under its full address of 1148-62 Frankford Avenue, the project will span 42,100 square feet and will include a renovation and retail conversion of the 19th-century Kensington National Bank as well as construction of a five-story apartment building at the site of the bank’s parking lot. The Wells Fargo Bank branch currently situated in the existing building will be relocated to the new structure. Designed by OOMBRA Architects, the development will include 20 parking spaces for commercial customers, elevator service for residents, 20 bicycle spaces, and a roof deck. Permits list Wells Fargo Bank as the owner and Reed St. Builders LLC, and a construction cost of $9.25 million.

Rendering of 1538 Frankford Avenue. Credit: KJO Architecture.

Construction Underway at 1538 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on April 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that demolition has been completed and the site has been cleared for construction of a four-story, 12-unit mixed-use building at 1538 Frankford Avenue (alternately1538-44 Frankford Avenue) in Fishtown. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Jefferson and East Oxford streets. Designed by KJO Architecture, the project will span 23,741 square feet, which includes 5,829 square feet of retail. The building will be fully sprinkled and will feature a roof deck, which promises to offer reasonably open skyline vistas. Permits list Optimal Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.4 million.

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