Moto Designshop

Rendering of Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Construction Progresses at Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed sustained construction progress at Bloc24, a five-story, eight-unit residential project at 613 South 24th Street (alternately known as 613-19 South 24th Street) in Graduate HospitalSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will feature elevator service, a fresh food market at the ground floor, and an expansive roof deck that will span most of the rooftop and offer dramatic views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list 617 South 24th St LLC as the owner and Morgan Plecenik as the contractor, and indicate a construction cost of $1.5 million.

Read More

140 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024

Renovation Nears Completion at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that renovation work is nearing completion at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.

Read More

650 North Conestoga Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Aerial view. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of three two-story single-family rowhouses at 650, 658, and 662 North Conestoga Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. Each of the new buildings will rise from a vacant lot (the lots are non-contiguous) situated on the west side of the block between Poplar Street and West Girard Avenue. Each building is designed by Moto Designshop, with the City of Philadelphia as the developer and Spruce Builders as the contractor, and will span 894 square feet.

Read More

5436 West Girard Avenue. Front elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 5436 West Girard Avenue in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story single-family rowhouse at 5436 West Girard Avenue in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. The new building will rise from a vacant lot situated on the southeast corner of West Girard Avenue and North Sickles Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, the project’s floor area will span 1,066 square feet. Permits list the City of Philadelphia as the owner and indicate Spruce Builders as the contractor.

Read More

1316 North 27th Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1326 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1326 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant trapezoidal lot listed under a full address of 1326-28 North 27th Street, situated on the west side of the block between West Thompson Street and Master Street. Designed by Moto Designshop, the building will span 1,345 square feet. Permits list the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner and indicate Spruce Builders as the contractor.

Read More

Fetching more...