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3849 North Broad Street. Looking east. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Building at 3849 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit building at 3849 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. The property is located on the east side of the block between West Butler Street and West Pike Street. The building will occupy a 2,300-square-foot footprint and will include 5,278 square feet of interior space. Permits list 3845 North Broad Street LLC as the owner, Lee Elsey as the design professional, and Fine Print Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $705,000.

Current view of 2710 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 2710 Ridge Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 31, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 2710 Ridge Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will stand three stories tall and will feature a roof deck accessible via a pilot house. In total, the building will hold 5,850 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $800,000.

South to north: 2260, 2411, 2419, 2509 North 7th Street. Credit: Google Maps

Grandeur and Desolation: Four Minor Buildings in North Philadelphia East are Gradually Turning the Tide in a Long-Neglected Neighborhood

7:30 am on July 30, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

During the postwar period, Philadelphia has undergone a period of depopulation and saw numerous demolitions. Neighborhoods were affected to widely varying degrees, with some remaining largely intact and others losing blocks upon blocks of their housing stock. Thankfully, the trend has reversed back to growth during the past couple of decades. Today we look at how four relatively minor buildings approved at North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East will help turn the tide in a long-neglected neighborhood.

View of 3847 North Broad Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Building at 3847 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 26, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-unit multi-family structure at 3847 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the structure will rise three stories tall and will feature a cellar. In total, the building will hold 5,478 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $705,000.

Current view of 3911-19 North 3rd Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 3911-19 North 5th Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a mixed-use renovation of an existing building at 3911-19 North 5th Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. Two commercial space will be located on the ground floor, with 12 residential units located above. The development will include an addition at the rear of the third floor, which will add extra residential space. Currently, the building houses 18,066 square feet of space, which will be expanded to 19,011 square feet upon completion. Construction costs are estimated at $400,000.

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.

5617 Sansom Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Street View

Updated Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 15, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A set of updated permits has been issued for a three-story, three-unit residential building proposed at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. Philly YIMBY reported the original permit filing in December 2020. The latest permits offer new details on the project, including a planned building footprint of 1,136 square feet, a total floor area of 2,561 square feet, and a construction cost of $107,175. The structure will be fully sprinkled. Stephen Sanders is the listed owner, with Scott Woodruff specified as the architect and AIMES LLC as the contractor.

Aerial view of the 2200 Block of West Thompson Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Two Buildings at 2203 and 2217 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of two multi-family structures at 2203 and 2217 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building at 2203 West Thompson Street will rise three stories tall and will feature three residential units, as well as a roof deck and cellar. In total, the building will hold 3,648 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $459,000. The building at 2217 West Thompson Street will have the exact same scale and cost.

3913 Fairmount Avenue. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 3913 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 11, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 3913 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant site on the north side of the block between North 39th Street and Union Street. The building will rise from a 1,440-square-foot footprint and will feature 3,700 square feet of floor space and full sprinkling. Permits list Kibbutz 4 LLC as the owner, Ray Crossan as the design professional, and Crownstone Real Estate LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $205,000.

View of 1914-50 North 8th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 1914-50 North 8th Street in The Temple University Area

7:00 am on June 22, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new townhouse complex at 1914-50 North 8th Street in the Temple University area of North Philadelphia. The project will consist of seven townhomes. Each is expected to rise three stories tall and cost $230,000 to build, with 1,665 square feet of space will be offered within each home.

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