North Philadelphia

The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue. Credit: CANNOdesign

Exterior Work Progresses at The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

Construction progress continues at The Maven, a 28-unit mixed-use development located at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Khosla Properties, the building already stands at its final height of five stories. Upon completion, the 23,665-square-foot project will offer commercial space on the ground floor and residences consisting of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Tester Construction is the development’s general contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $3.9 million.

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Current view of 2215 North 7th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 12-unit mixed-use building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. Upon completion, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature 15,649 square feet of space, which includes commercial space on the ground floor. James Clancy is the design professional listed, with Liberty Star Management INC the listed contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $2.1 million.

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2500 North Mascher Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 14-Unit Building at 2500 North Mascher Street in West Kensington

The ongoing urban revival continues in West Kensington with a permit issue for a four-story, 14-unit residential building at 2500 North Mascher Street. The development will replace a vacant lot at the northwest corner of North Mascher and West Cumberland streets, and will likely extend across the block to Mutter Street to the west. The building will span a 2,867-square-foot ground footprint and hold 14,337 square feet of interior space, which averages to just over 1,000 square feet per typical unit. The project will feature a cellar, full sprinkling, and roof decks, which promise sweeping skyline vistas due to the building’s prominence above the surroundings. Permits list Laurie Korbin and Erika D. Millman-White as owners, Nicholas Coluter of KCA Design Associates as the design professional, and LNHA New Homes LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are stated at $1.5 million.

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1118 North Front Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 47-Unit Building at 1118 North Front Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 47-unit building at 1118 North Front Street near the confluence of Northern Liberties and Fishtown. Designed by BLT Architects, the building will rise on the west side of the block between West Wildey Street and Girard Avenue, just to the south of the Girard Avenue Station on the Market-Frankford Line. The structure will take up a footprint of 6,920 square feet and will hold 44,090 square feet of interior space, with just over 900 square feet per average unit. The property will also offer ground-level commercial space, which will positively contribute to the local commercial corridor. The building will be fully sprinkled. Permits list US Construction Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are stated at $7.04 million.

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Current view of 1814 North 18th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 1814 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 1814 North 18th Street in Cecil B. MooreNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature a roof deck. GRIT Construction will serve as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $945,000.

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