North Central Philadelphia

2243 North Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. December 2022

Construction Complete at 2243 North Broad Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY revealed that construction nears completion at a four-story mixed-use building at 2243 North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The development is sited on the east side of the block between West Susqehanna and West Daphion streets, a block to the north of the Temple University campus and next to the Susquehanna-Dauphin Station on the Broad Street Line. Designed by Stuart G. Rosenberg Architects (SgRA), the structure spans 10,297 square feet and holds commercial space on the ground floor and seven residential units that range from studios to two-bedrooms. Features include full sprinkling, space for 15 bicycles, in-unit washer/dryers, and balconies in many of the units. Permits list Ascent Design and Builder LLC as the designer and specify a construction cost of $700,000.

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2120 N 7th Street View

Permits Issued for 2120 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East Near Temple University

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 2120 N 7th Street in North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant located on the north side of the block between 7th Street and Diamond Street. Jacob Y Mott Trading Inc is the property owner. Designed by 24 Seven Design Group Inc, the building will span 804 square feet, and will feature a basement and roof deck.

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2059 Germantown Avenue. Building section. Credit: Plato Marinakos of Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2059 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, eight-unit mixed-use building at 2059 Germantown Avenue near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The development will rise from a vacant lot at the southeast corner of the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Diamond Street. Designed by Plato Marinakos of Plato Studio, the building, alternately known as 2059-63 Germantown Avenue, will span 16,121 square feet and will feature 1,297 square feet of commercial space, elevator service, a cellar, and a roof deck, which promises to offer sweeping skyline views thanks to the structure’s prominence. Prestige Design is apparently both the owner and contractor, with permits listing Prestige Design on Germantown as the owner (at least on the blueprints; Amorski Investments LP is listed as the owner on the Department of Licenses and Inspections website) and Ofir Komerian of Prestige Design on Girard as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $1.8 million.

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720 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Construction Underway at 720-30 West Berks Street Near Temple University

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is underway at a three-story, 44-unit multi-family building at 720-30 West Berks Street in North Philadelphia East near Temple University. The development, situated at the southwest cornet of West Berks and North Franklin streets, will span 41,302 square feet upon completion, and will feature full sprinkling. Permits list T N Ward Company as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.9 million.

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2213-15 North Broad Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Permits Issued for 2213-15 North Broad Street in North Central Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 17-unit multi-family building at 2213-15 North Broad Street in North Central Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the building will rise five stories tall, with a commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck. In total, the structure will hold 14,225 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $3 million.

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