Kensington

2621-67 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: HDO Architecture

Renderings Revealed for a Massive Development at 2621-67 Frankford Avenue in East Kensington

Just under two days ago, Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture revealed the renderings for a massive residential development proposed at 2621-67 Frankford Avenue in East Kensington. The firm showcased the design a series of renderings, which are part of a package submitted to the city for a Civic Design Review, via Instagram, without any additional details. At the moment, little is known about the development’s latest design iteration, except that the the building, developed by Grand Street Development, will rise six stories, include ground-level retail, and hundreds of residential units, making it one of the largest proposals in the area.

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The Frankford Collective at 1144 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: Kore Design Architecture

Permits Filed for a 12-Unit Mixed-Use Structure at 1144 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

Permits have been filed for the construction of a five-story mixed-use building at 1144 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Kore Design Architecture, the 13,330-square-foot structure will rise from a 3,200-square-foot footprint and will yield 12 apartments. A 2,495-square-foot commercial space will be located on the ground floor. Construction costs are listed at $1.5 million.

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101 West Oxford Street

Permits Filed for a 35-Unit Mixed-Use Development at 101 West Oxford Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story mixed-use structure at 101 West Oxford Street in Fishtown, Kensington, near the border of Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. The structure will hold 35 residential units, each being an apartment. Resident storage will be located in the basement of the structure, with the ground floor used for a commercial space and parking. A roof deck will be located atop the building, as well as a green roof that allows the building a density bonus. The building will occupy a 12,363 square foot land parcel and hold 51,785 square feet of space. Chatham Bay Construction Services is the listed contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $6 million.

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