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130 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Studio HS4.

Permits Issued for 130 West Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Partial permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 84-unit mixed-use building at 130 West Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. The structure will span a triangular block bound by Girard Avenue to the north, North Howard Street to the east, and O’Neill Street to the southwest, replacing a bank and its associated parking lot. Designed by Studio HS4, the structure will feature 57,000 square feet of residential space, 3,500 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor, and parking for 11 cars and 28 bicycles. Permits list the Ferraro Construction Group as the contractor.

438 West Susquehanna Avenue. Front elevation. Credit: Parallel Architecture Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 438 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on September 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 438 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the south side of the block between North Orkney Street and North 5th Street. Designed by the Parallel Architecture Studio, the structure will span 2,820 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list the G&J Group as the contractor.

Permits Issued for 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 8, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit multi-family building at 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. A roof deck will be located at the top of the building along with an access structure. In total, the structure is expected to yield 6,300 square feet of space. Omega Home Builders is the contracting firm behind the project, while Paul Dietz is the listed design professional.

1602 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Assimilation Design Lab.

Permits Issued for 1602 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 31, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a four-unit mixed-use building proposed at 1602 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by Assimilation Design Lab, the structure will stand four stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. In total, the structure is planned to yield 4,450 square feet.

1600 North Broad Street (1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue). Project rendering. Credit: JKRP Architects via the Civic Design Review

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for 1600 North Broad Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 13, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

At the start of the month, YIMBY shared published an extensive look at 1600 North Broad Street (alternately 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), a 15-story, 245-unit residential project proposed next to the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia, followed by an analysis of the floor plans and residential units. In today’s installment, we look at the project’s more technical aspects as garnered from the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans, traffic patterns, zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by Tower Investments, the building will rise 189 feet tall, span 238,090 square feet, and feature parking for 64 cars and 82 bicycles.

YIMBY Shares Floor Plans for 1600 North Broad Street Apartments Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

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

Earlier this month, YIMBY shared an extensive publication covering 1600 North Broad Street (alternately 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), a 15-story, 245-unit residential development slated to rise across from the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia. Today we follow up with a closer look at the proposed floor plans and residential unit and amenity breakdown. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by Bart Blatstein‘s Tower Investments, the building will rise 189 feet tall and span 238,090 square feet, which will be dedicated exclusively to residential space, services, and amenities, which include an outdoor swimming pool. The development will provide parking for a total of 64 cars (with 46 new spaces in addition to 16 existing ones) and 82 bicycles. Despite its adjacency to the Temple campus, the development will cater to the general populace rather than exclusively to university students. In total, the development will offer 25 studios, 181 one-bedroom apartments, and 39 two-bedroom residences.

1403-13 North Marston Street. Building elevation, with 1403 North Marston Street highlighted. Credit: Moto Designshop via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Six Single-Family Rowhouses at 1403-13 North Marston Street in Brewerytown, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 10, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of six three-story, single-family rowhouses at 1403-13 North Marston Street in Brewerytown, Lower North Philadelphia. Also known as Brewerytown Marston Workforce Housing, the attached, contiguous structures will rise from a vacant lot on the east side of the block between Master and Jefferson streets, one property away from Master. Designed by Moto Designshop, each structure will span 1,353 square feet. Permit documentation lists a development team with the Civetta Property Group as the owner, Ruggiero Plante Land Design as the civil engineer, the Ramtin Group as the structural engineer, and Spruce Builders as the contractor.

1031-33 Ridge Avenue prior to redevelopment. Looking east. May 2023. Credit: Google Maps

Vertical Expansion Proposed at 1031-33 Ridge Avenue in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on August 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A vertical extension has been proposed at 1031-33 Ridge Avenue in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia, where a single-story commercial building will be converted into a four-story, four-unit mixed-use structure. The development is situated on the east side of the block between Noble Street and Hamilton Street. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will span a total of 11,284 square feet, of which 1,576 will constitute commercial space. Permits list Qi Wei Chen as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.2 million.

An In-Depth Look at 1600 North Broad Street Apartments Proposed Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

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

Last month, YIMBY introduced 1600 North Broad Street (alternately 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), a 15-story, 245-unit residential development proposed across from the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia; today we take a closer look at information and imagery regarding the project. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will rise 189 feet tall, making a significant contribution to the local skyline, and span 238,090 square feet. The project is developed by Bart Blatstein‘s Tower Investments, which also developed the Edge and Avenue North buildings adjacent on either side of the new proposal. A total of 46 parking spaces will be added to the 16 that will be preserved at the site, and 82 bicycle parking spaces will be introduced. Despite its adjacency to the Temple campus, the development will cater to the general populace rather than exclusively to university students.

1042 West Dauphin Street. Building section. Credit: 24 Seven Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1042 West Dauphin Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on July 31, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 1042 West Dauphin Street in North Philadelphia East near Temple University. The development will rise from a vacant lot sited on the south side of the block between North 10th and North 11th streets. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the structure will span 2,952 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list the Darbaz Inc. as the contractor.

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