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Current view of 3951 Lancaster Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Seven-Unit Building at 3951 Lancaster Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-unit mixed-use building at 3951 Lancaster Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The building is projected to rise four stories tall, with a commercial space to be located on the ground floor and residential units above. The building will also feature a roof deck. In total, the structure is expected to yield 10,700 square feet of interior space and cost an estimated $1.25 million to build.

3729-31 Lancaster Avenue. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 16-Unit Building at 3729-31 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 12, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 16-unit mixed-use building at 3729-31 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia. The structure, located on the northeast site of the block between Powelton Avenue and North 38th Street, will replace two three-story prewar rowhouses. The building will span a footprint of 5,946 square feet and will contain 15,100 square feet of interior space. Of these, 875 square feet will be allocated to a ground level commercial space. The rest will be divided between 16 residential units, which will average around 889 square feet each. The structure will feature an elevator, space for six bicycles, and full sprinkling. Permits list Patricia V. Pierce and Christine Mueller as the owners, Brett Harman as the design professional, and Tester Construction Group LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $1.4 million.

Current view of 5904-06 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 28-Unit Building at 5904-06 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 11, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 28-unit multi-family building at 5904-96 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise five stories tall and will feature a green roof and roof deck situated at the pinnacle. Three of the apartments are set to be accessible. In total, the building will hold 27,450 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $3,684,601.

The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue. Credit: CANNOdesign

Structural Frame Complete at The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on August 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work continues to progress steadily at The Maven, a 28-unit mixed-use development rising at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Khosla Properties, the building rises five stories tall, with a commercial space on the ground floor. Residential units situated above, consisting of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Tester Construction is the general contractor. In total, the building holds 23,665 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $3.9 million.

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.

Station Square at 308-16 West Chelten Avenue. Credit: Tester Construction Group

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at Station Square at 308-16 West Chelten Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

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

During Philadelphia’s period of rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, much of the development in the city’s outer neighborhoods and in the suburbs was driven by the city’s expansive regional rail network. Today the trend is seeing a revival as a number of large developments are currently in progress near various regional rail station across the city and the metropolitan area. One among these is Station Square, a five-story, 49-unit mixed-use development underway at 308-16 West Chelten Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The site sits across the street from the Chelten Avenue Station of the SEPTA Regional Rail. On July 21, 2021, developers Zatos Investments and R+M Development, as well as contractor Tester Construction Group LLC, celebrated the groundbreaking of the building, officially marking the start of construction.

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.

Rendering of 1754 Wylie Street. Credit: M Architects.

Construction Progresses at 1754 Wylie Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia

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

Construction work is making steady progress at 1754 Wylie Street, a multi-family development in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects and developed by the Stamm Development Group, the structure rises four stories and contains five luxury condos totaling a combined 5,600 square feet of space.

Rendering of Innovator Village via Philly Living Team.

Permits Issued for 2401 Washington Avenue at Innovator Village in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for 2401 Washington Avenue, Building A, part of the Innovator Village development in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Upon completion, the development will rise four stories tall and will feature 28 residential units as well as a parking garage. In total, the building will hold 25,264 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $3.2 million. The building shares its address with Innovator Village, an under-construction development that brings 82 residential units to the area, many of which have already been sold.

The Block at SoNo at 456 North 5th Street. Credit: ISA Architects

Exterior Work Progresses at The Block At SoNo in Northern Liberties

8:00 am on August 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work is making rapid progress on The Block at SoNo (also known as SoNo and SoNo Apartments), a 49-unit mixed-use development located at 456 North 5th Street in Northern Liberties. Designed by ISA Architects, the building stands four stories tall, with three commercial spaces on the ground floor, of which one will face North 5th Street, while the other two will open onto the parking lot at the building’s rear. The upper floors will hold residential units.

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