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1527 Callowhill Street. Nighttime building rendering. Credit: Designblendz Architecture via the Civic Design Review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Department of Planning and Development.

YIMBY Looks at Blueprints and Zoning Info for 188-Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown

7:30 am on July 25, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, Philadelphia YIMBY looked at a new proposal for an eight-story mixed-use building slated to rise at 1527 Callowhill Street in the Franklintown neighborhood in Lower North Philadelphia. The development will replace a parking lot at the northeast corner of Callowhill and North 16th streets with a 208,000-square-foot structure that will incorporate 188 rental residences, ground-level retail, parking for 24 cars and 63 bicycles, and a sizable green roof. Today we assess the development’s technical details and conceptual blueprints as presented to the city’s Civic Design Review committee in a submission by the project team, which includes Omega Home Builders as the developer and Designblendz Architecture as the designer.

1527 Callowhill Street. Building rendering. Credit: Designblendz Architecture via the Civic Design Review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Department of Planning and Development.

YIMBY Shares In-Depth Detail on 188-Unit Mixed-Use Development Slated for Construction at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown

8:00 am on July 20, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY recently shared renderings and proposal details for a for an eight-story, 188-unit mixed-use development planned at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown, Lower North Philadelphia, as outlined in a recent submission to the city’s Civic Design Review committee; today we take a closer look at the planned project. The 208,000-square-foot, 95-foot-tall structure (measured from the average ground plane to the top of the roof access pilot house) will rise at the northeast corner of Callowhill Street and North 16th Street and will offer rental apartments, ground-floor retail, a green roof, and parking for 24 cars and 63 bicycles. The project team includes Omega Home Builders as the developer and Designblendz Architecture as the designer.

Renderings Reveal 188-Unit Mixed-Use Building Proposed at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown

8:00 am on July 15, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review committee outlines a proposal for an eight-story, 188-unit mixed-use development planned at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown, Lower North Philadelphia. The new building will replace an existing parking lot situated at the northeast corner of Callowhill Street and North 16th Street. Developed by Omega Home Builders and designed by Designblendz Architecture, the project will span 208,000 square feet, ground-floor retail, parking for 24 cars and 63 bicycles, and a green roof.

Permits Issued for 10-Unit Building at 1903 West Erie Avenue in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 11, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, ten-unit residential building at 1903 West Erie Avenue in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia. The building will span 10,000 square feet of new construction. Erie Street Associates…

Rendering of 1640-48 North Hancock Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Permits Issued for 108-Unit Mixed-Use Building at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington

8:00 am on July 9, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story mixed-use building at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington. The building permit calls for 108 dwelling units, commercial space, and an accessory parking garage. The development will span 122,804 square feet of new construction area. HDO Architecture (aka Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture) is responsible for the design and Knight Rider Construction is listed as the contractor.

1010 West Colona Street, Philadelphia. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Credit: Plato Studio via a zoning permit submitted to the City of Philadelphia.

Construction Permits Issued for Two-Family Building at 1010 West Colona Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 7, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction permits have been issued for a three-story, two-family residential building at 1010 West Colona Street in the Hartranft neighborhood in North Philadelphia, near Temple University. The new building will be constructed upon a presently vacant site situated at the south side of the block between North 10th and North 11th streets. The development will offer 3,512 square feet of interior space, a basement, and a roof deck. The project team consists of Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio as the architect, and Lynx Management Solutions as the contractor.

2129 North Orianna Street. Front building elevation. Credit: Here's The Plan, LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Construction of Single-Family Dwelling at 2029 North Orianna Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 8, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family development at 2029 North Orianna Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The project will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. The development will span 1,728 interior square feet and will include a roof deck. The project team consists of Daku Hazbi as the owner, Here’s The Plan, LLC as the architect, and Renato Rizaj as the contractor.

1027 West Arizona Street. Front building elevation. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Construction of Single-Family Dwelling at 1027 West Arizona Street in Hartranft, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 4, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family dwelling at 1027 West Arizona Street in Hartranft, North Philadelphia, near Temple University. The structure will be constructed upon a currently vacant site situated at the north side of the block between North 10th and North 11th streets. The planned development will hold 2,064 square feet of interior space and will offer a basement and a roof deck. The development team includes The Door LLC as the owner (alternately listed as Thedoor LLC in city databases), KCA Design Associates as the architect, and Elegance Group LLC as the contractor.

859 North 15th Street. The Dixie Humminbirds mural. Looking southeast. April 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Construction of Two-Family Residence at 861 North 15th Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 3, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Residential building permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential building at 861 North 15th Street in the Fairmount neighborhood of lower North Philadelphia. The new structure will rise from the east side of the block between Ogden Street and Poplar Street. The development will span 2,079 interior square feet and will offer features such as a cellar and a roof deck. The development team consists of the V&V Holdings as the owner, Fusa Designs as the architect, and V&V Investment Inc. (doing business as Vardgas Oganisean) as the contractor.

2100 Master Street. Building elevation. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Permits Issued for 2100 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 2, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residential development at 2100 Master Street in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The new building, also known under its full address of 2100-06 Master Street, will replace a currently vacant corner property sited at the southwest corner of Master Street and North 21st Street. The structure will span 1,434 interior square feet. The development team is comprised of the Civetta Property Group as the owner (the Philadelphia Housing Authority also appears to be associated with the project), Moto Designshop as the architect, and Spruce Builders as the contractor.

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