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Rendering of 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.

Construction Site Cleared at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on November 23, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that a construction has been cleared for a seven-story, 108-unit multi-family project at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. The development will rise on a site bound by East Hagert Street to the east, Emerald Street to the north, and East Boston Street to the west. Designed by T + Associates, the structure will span 93,832 square feet and will include 13 artist studios and underground parking for 19 cars, as well as space for 37 bicycles. The project will also include a green roof and a roof deck.

2000 East Huntingdon Street. Building elevation. Credit: Here's The Plan, LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2000 East Huntingdon Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on October 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 2000 East Huntingdon Street in East Kensington. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the southern corner of the intersection between East Huntingdon and Emerald streets. The building will span 3,000 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck, the latter apparently reserved for use by the topmost unit. Permits list Paul Dietz III as the architect of record and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $144,000.

Rendering of 1640-48 North Hancock Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Pending at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Kensington

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

A recent site visit has revealed that construction has not yet started at a six-story, 110-unit mixed-use development at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a garage. The structure will hold 119,155 square feet of floor space. Construction costs are specified at $10.5 million.

2000 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022

Construction Underway at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on October 5, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY observed construction progress at a five-story, 21-unit mixed-use building at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown. The structure will rise at the northwest corner of Front and Norris streets, replacing a dilapidated and boarded-up three-story prewar building. The development will offer 22,992 square feet of interior space, which will include a commercial component. Features include full sprinkling and a roof deck, which will likely offer sweeping skyline views due to the structure’s relative prominence. Permits list Dr. Jerry Ginsberg as the owner, KCA Design Associates as the architect, and Tota Builders, Inc. [sic] as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $710,000.

Rendering of 1221-25 North 4th Street. Credit: Continuum Architecture.

Construction Anticipated at Engine 29 Firehouse at 1221-25 North 4th Street in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on September 27, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction work has not yet started at Engine 29 Firehouse, a renovation and expansion project at 1221-25 North 4th Street in Olde Kensington, as noted in a recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY. The development will involve a rear five-story addition to the existing three-story firehouse. The ground floor of the existing structure will be renovated into commercial space, while the upper floors will be converted into nine residential units. Designed by Continuum Architecture, the new addition will allow the development to include an additional 20 residential units, as well as parking for 14 cars and 15 bicycles.

171 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022

Construction Complete at 171 West Berks Street in Kensington

8:00 am on September 25, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction work is complete at a five-story, 28-unit rental building at 171 West Berks Street in Norris Square. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will feature ground-level retail and residential amenities such as a fitness center, bicycle storage, and nine parking spaces. The roof deck will offer a lounge area, a dog park, yoga space, and sweeping skyline views.

Rendering of 1701 North 2nd Street. Credit: Stuart Rosenberg Architects.

Construction Nearly Complete at 1701 North 2nd Street in Kensington

8:00 am on September 24, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY has recently visited the site of a six-story mixed-use building that is nearing completion at 1701 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by Stuart Rosenberg Architects and developed by Brick Capital, the loft-styled structure, situated at the northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, rises 70 feet tall to the main roof and 84 feet to the top of the elevator bulkhead. The development will feature commercial space on the ground floor, a roof deck, and parking for 23 cars. Permits list Bohler Engineering as a designer and City Center Construction Corp. as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $10 million.

315 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022

Construction Anticipated at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square

7:00 am on September 24, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed no signs of construction at the site of a three-story, three-unit residential building proposed at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square. The development will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North Orianna Street and North 4th Street. The structure will span a 1,026-square-foot ground footprint and will contain 3,787 square feet of interior space, which gives an average of just over 1,200 square feet per apartment. Building features will include full sprinkling and a roof deck, which will offer unobstructed views in most directions. Permits list Jessie Claus as the owner, David McArthur as the design professional, and GTMO Development LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $250,000.

Permits Issued for 2146 North front Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on August 31, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, three-unit multi-family building at 2146 North Front Street in Norris Square. The building will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck with an access structure. In total, the structure will span 5,445 square feet. Permits list a construction cost of $544,500.

Rendering of Northbank. Credit: ISA Architects.

Construction Advances at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street in Fishtown

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

Recently Philly YIMBY visited Northbank, a 491-unit development rising at development being constructed at 2001 Beach Street in Fishtown. YIMBY has recently shared an update on the first phase of towhouse construction, showing the section closest to the Delaware River underway. However, the other major portion of the property on the far side from the river has remained idle, awaiting finalized plans. Now, it appears that an updated design may be coming to fruition. Northbank will now offer 387 single-family townhomes and 104 duplex units. A total of 781 parking spaces will be included, of which 199 will be located outdoors. ISA remains the architectural firm behind the project.

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