North Philadelphia

Demolition Permits Filed for 2435 Redner Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 2435 Redner Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling sits on the north side of the block located between North 24th Street and North 25th Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $11,740. The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the listed owner. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. is the listed contractor.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 2548 North 28th Street in Strawberry Mansion, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 2548 North 28th Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $15,000. BGN Enterprises LLC is the listed owner. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. is the listed contractor.

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619 North Broad Street. Credit: Varenhorst

619 North Broad Street Awaits Construction Activity in Poplar, North Philadelphia

No progress has been made yet at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia, an 18-story building that will replace the single-story Bright Horizons Family Solutions structure and the adjacent parking lot. The proposed building will rise to a height of 275 feet, ranking at number 30 on Philly YIMBY’s December Countdown of proposed and under-construction buildings. Designed by Varenhorst and developed by KFA Investments, the building will be a standout neighborhood feature, along with the nearby Congregation Rodeph Shalom at 615 North Broad Street, and is expected to cost $60 million.

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Studio House Philly at 1613 Germantown Avenue. Credit: studiohousephilly.com

Studio House Philly, a 47-Unit Development, Complete at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

Construction recently wrapped up on Studio House Philly, a mixed-use development at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The four-story building spans house numbers 1611 to 1627 and offers 35,870 square feet of floor space. According to the website, the complex is targeted toward young professionals, offering 40 rental studios and seven two-level live/work units with 500-square-foot retail spaces facing Germantown avenue, as well as parking for three vehicles and 40 bicycles.

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Construction Progresses at Piazza Terminal in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Construction is making rapid progress at Piazza Terminal, a multi-building, mixed-use complex at 1075 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that a number of structures have risen several stories high at the 4.4-acre lot. Designed by BKV Group and developed by Post Brothers, the complex will offer 1,166,980 square feet and 1,144 residential units as well as a public promenade, retail, and parking. The tallest building will stand 16 stories and around 180 feet tall, with two more standing 12 stories tall.

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