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Rendering of 1868 Frankford Avenue. Credit: Drzal Architects.

Exterior Work Nears Completion at 1868 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

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

Exterior work is nearing completion at 1868 Frankford Avenue, a five-story, 21-unit mixed-use development rising in Fishtown, Kensington. The new building will feature an approximately 5,500-square-foot retail space on the ground floor, with residential space will be situated above. The project is proceeding as-of-right due to the planned fresh food market on the ground floor, which allows for a height and density bonus.

Aerial view of 2400 Block of Mutter Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Four Buildings on the 2400 Block of Mutter Street in West Kensington

7:00 am on August 7, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of four multi-family residential buildings on the 2400 block of Mutter Street, in West Kensington. The four buildings will be located at 2412, 2414, 2444, and 2446 Mutter Street and will hold a combined total of eight units.

Permits Issued for 1601 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

7:30 am on August 6, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-unit mixed-use building at 1601 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Upon completion, the new building will rise three stories tall and will feature a commercial space on the ground floor. The upper floors will hold residential space. The structure will include a cellar and a roof deck. In total, the building will hold 7,659 square feet of space. Construction costs estimated at $1.15 million.

Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.

Permits Issued for 127-Unit Building at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on July 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 127-unit multi-family development at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. Designed by LRK, the building will rise 72 feet and six stories tall. Artist studios and artisan industries will be located at the ground floor. In total, the building will hold 115,293 square feet of space. The project will include 28 parking spaces, with two set for electric vans, two accessible spaces, and one regular van space. Additionally, the building will also include 46 bike spaces. A green roof and roof deck will be located at the top of the structure. Construction costs are estimated at $20.4 million.

Former rendering of 1350 North Front Street. Credit: Bright Common.

Permits Issued for 14-Unit Building at 1350 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington

8:00 am on July 21, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 14-unit mixed-use building at 1350 North Front Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Gnome Architects (with the original design done by Bright Common), the building will rise five stories tall and include a commercial space on the ground floor. In total, 19,830 square feet of space will be located within the structure, with construction costs estimated at $2,328,307.

2653-61 Salmon Street, prior to renovation. Looking southeast. July 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Construction Progresses at 2653-61 Salmon Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on July 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work is making rapid progress at 2653-61 Salmon Street, an eight-unit multi-family development situated in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The development involves a complete renovation of the single-floor structure, with an additional floor added to the building. In total, the structure will hold 14,195 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $900,000.

View of 178-80 West Huntingdon Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Renovation at 178-80 West Huntingdon Street in West Kensington

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

Permits have been issued for a large multi-family conversion of an existing industrial structure at 178-80 Huntingdon Street in West Kensington. The building rises six stories tall at its highest point. Once completed, 49 residential units will be added to the building. The permit states that the units will be artist studios. In total, the building features 13,196 square feet of floor space. The conversion will cost an estimated $6 million.

Box Factory Lofts at 31 East Columbia Avenue. Rendering credit: SITIO Architecture

31 East Columbia Avenue Goes Before Civic Design Review In Fishtown

7:30 am on June 26, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

The 70-unit residential building proposed at 31 East Columbia Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington, is going before the Civic Design Review, meaning diagrams and details are available for public viewing. Designed by SITIO Architecture + Urbanism, the building will rise eight stories tall. On the ground floor, 10 parking spaces will be included in the project, as well as 30 bicycle spaces.

View of 2431 North Hancock Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 2431 North Hancock Street In West Kensington

7:00 am on June 16, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit multi-family structure at 2431 North Hancock Street in West Kensington. Upon completion, the building will rise three stories tall. A roof deck will be situated at the top of the building and will be made accessible via a roof deck access structure. Total floor space within the building will measure 3,917 square feet. According to the permit, construction costs for the project are estimated at $205,000.

Rendering of 2331-33 East York Street via Nochumson P.C.

Rendering Revealed for Four-Unit Building at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on June 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A rendering has been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. Upon completion, the building will rise three stories tall, matching the height of its prewar neighbors. A restaurant will be located on the ground floor, with four residential units above. The structure recently obtained a variance necessary for its construction.

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