A large, irregularly-shaped lot at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties in North Philadelphia is being redeveloped into Wellshaus, a six-building complex that will bring retail and 462 units to the rapidly growing neighborhood. Developed by Core Realty and designed by L2Partridge, the buildings will rise eight stories and will stand out prominently thanks to their sheer bulk.
Permits have been filed for the demolition of a single-story commercial structure at 1325 Buttonwood Street in Callowhill, North Philadelphia. The building is located on the north side of the block between North 13th Street and North Broad Street. The structure spans a 3,036-square-foot footprint. 1325 Buttonwood Street PA is the listed owner.
A five-story, 49-unit residential building is proposed at 909-19 North 26th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The structure will replace a single-story commercial structure and a three-story townhouse. The new structure will feature a traditionally styled exterior with a brick façade, arched windows at the fourth floor, and a cornice at the top. Loggia balconies will add a contemporary element to the composition.
Site clearance work appears to have started at 626 North Delaware Avenue, the site of a proposed 198-foot-tall, 16-story residential building in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architects, the project will add 96 units to the rapidly developing neighborhood.
Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 2465 North Douglas Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is situated on a block located between West York Street and West Cumberland Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $13,499. The property is owned by Erik Fersner. The contractor listed for the work is FH Demolition.
