Norris Square

2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on May 26, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

315 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Nears Completion at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on May 22, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearly complete at a three-story, three-unit residential building at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. 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 stated at $250,000.

2008 North Mascher Street. Building section. Credit: Mass Architecture Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2008 North Mascher Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on November 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit rowhouse at 2008 North Mascher Street in Norris Square. The new building will replace a two-story prewar rowhouse that stands on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by Mass Architecture Studio, the structure will span 4,616 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list KNE II LLC as the contractor.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Complete Streets Handbook Checklist. Credit: Atrium Design Group

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on November 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last month, YIMBY shared details on The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental project underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Today we analyze the development’s technical details, as outlined in zoning documents and the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans and zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Apartments will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Building rendering. Credit: Atrium Design Group via Civic Design Review

YIMBY Looks at Rental Units at The Luxe at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on October 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philly YIMBY shared details on amenities at The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit rental project nearing completion at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square; today we take a closer look at the apartments themselves, which will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively called The Luxe Fishtown (the project website describes the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the structure spans a through-block lot that extends from North American Street to the west to North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the building will span 95,000 square feet and will feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, a roof deck, numerous amenities, and parking for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15 million.

436 Diamond Street. Building elevation. Credit: SanBarDesign via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 436 Diamond Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 436 Diamond Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Diamond and North Orkney Street. Designed by SanBarDesign, the project will span 1,883 square feet and will feature a basement, commercial space at the ground level and two residential units above. Permits list Elkins LTD as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $280,000, of which $55,000 is allocated toward construction.

YIMBY Looks at Amenities at The Luxe at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on October 18, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, YIMBY ran an in-depth publication covering The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit rental development nearing completion at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square; while the piece focused on the building from its architectural and urban planning standpoint, today we venture into its residential experience by focusing on its amenities. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively called The Luxe Fishtown (the development website describes the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the building spans a through-block lot that extends from North American Street to the west to North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the structure will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, a roof deck, and parking for 44 cars and 72 bicycles, and other amenities that are covered below. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15 million.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group via Civic Design Review

YIMBY Takes an In-Depth Look at The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 11, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, YIMBY looked at The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit rental development under construction at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square; today we take an in-depth look at the project via the imagery and documentation provided in the Civic Design Review submission. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the official project site describes the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the development spans a through-block lot that stretches from North American Street to the west to North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the building will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, a full amenity suite, a roof deck, and parking for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Units will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street via Luxe Fishtown

Construction Tops Out at The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped out at The Luxe Phase II, a five-story, 110-unit mixed-use building underway at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square. The property spans a through-block lot bound by North American Street to the west and North 2nd Street to the east, with an L-shaped bend of North Philip Street and West Montgomery Avenue delineating the property’s southeast boundary. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will span 110,772 square feet and will include ground-floor retail, elevator service, parking for 60 cars and 39 bicycles, and a roof deck with an outdoor pool. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15.95 million.

Construction Nears Completion at The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 4, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental development underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Units will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

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