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222 North 11th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Steel Rises at Seven-Story, 18-Unit Building at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City

The steel frame has risen two levels high at a seven-story, 18-unit mixed-use building under construction at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Race and Vine streets, half a block north of the Convention Center (thus situating the project within the Convention Center District). Permits list Liu Construction Inc. as the contractor.

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1106-14 Spring Garden Street. Credit: Varenhorst

Six-Story, 79-Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

A proposal has been submitted for review for a six-story, 79-unit mixed-use building at 1106-14 Spring Garden Street (aka 1106 Spring Garden Street) in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Varenhorst, the building will rise from an L-shaped, 17,543-square-foot lot with frontage on Spring Garden and North 11th streets, though the corner parcel is not included in the project. The 74,587-square-foot development will include below-ground parking for 27 vehicles, retail and residential amenity space on the ground floor, and apartments on the stories above.

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448-56 Rhawn Street. Rendering credit: KCA Design Associates

Four-Story, 86-Unit Residential Building Planned at 448-56 Rhawn Street in Fox Chase, Northeast Philadelphia

A four-story, 86-unit residential building has been proposed at 448-56 Rhawn Street (aka 448-456 Rhawn Street) in Fox Chase, Northeast Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will rise on the southwest corner of Rhawn Street and Rockwell Avenue, across from the Fox Chase Station of the SEPTA Regional Rail. The structure will hold 77,776 square feet of interior space, of which 2,500 square feet will be allocated to ground-level retail space. The development will include a ground-level garage with space for 48 cars and 30 bicycles.

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171 West Berks Street. Credit: Ambit Architecture

Completion Nears at 28-Unit Rental Building at 171 West Berks Street in Norris Square

Construction work is nearly complete at the 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. At the moment, the structure appears effectively finished, although the ground-level retail space has not yet opened.

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Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Parking Lot Still Operational at Site of 196-Unit Building Proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Philly YMBY’s recent site visit found a parking lot still in full operation at the future site of the seven-story, 196-unit multi-family development proposed at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will rise directly on the Delaware River waterfront and will include a pedestrian promenade at the ground level. The structure will span 187,636 square feet of gross floor area and will offer parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

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