Olde Kensington

Rendering of 1701 North 2nd Street. Credit: Stuart Rosenberg Architects.

Construction Progresses at 1701 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 10, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction work is making steady progress at an 88-unit mixed-use development at 1701 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. Designed by Stuart Rosenberg Architects and developed by Brick Capital, the building rises six stories tall, and will feature two ground-floor commercial spaces, as well as 32 parking spaces. Amenities will include a fitness center and a roof deck, which promises to offer extensive skyline views.

1700-30 North Howard Street. Credit: Coscia Moos Archtiecture

Demolition Progresses at 1700-30 North Howard Street in Olde Kensington

8:00 am on January 9, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Demolition work is making steady headway at 1700-30 North Howard Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the newly renovated and expanded building will rise six stories, with an attractive commercial space on the ground floor in the existing industrial structure. The development will hold 103 residential units and parking for 35 cars and 50 bicycles. In total, the structure will hold 90,405 square feet of space. Construction work will cost an estimated $13.8 million.

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

Permits Issued for 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington

7:00 am on December 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the constriction of a mixed-use building at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the development will rise six stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor and 110 apartments on the floors above. In total, the structure will hold 119,155 square feet of interior space. A garage will be included within the building, providing parking for residents. Construction costs are listed at $10.5 million.

Rendering of 1307 Germantown Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Permits Issued for 120-Unit Building at 1307 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on December 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a 120-unit mixed-use building at 1307 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor. In total, the structure will contain 108,456 square feet of interior space. Construction costs are estimated at $21,171,387.

Facade Work in Progress at 1805 North Howard Street in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on November 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit found construction well underway at the six-story, 45-unit residential building at 1805 North Howard Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Located on a mid-block site between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street, a short block west of the Berks Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line, the project will feature artist studios on the ground floor, as well as parking for 14 cars and 15 bicycles. The permits, issued in January 2020, list a project area of 36,802 square feet, Bottos Construction Inc. as the contractor, and a construction cost of $8 million.

Rendering of 1300 North Howard Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 1300 North Howard Street in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on November 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 112-unit mixed-use development proposed at 1300 North Howard Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will stand five stories tall and feature commercial space will be located in the ground floor, with residential units above, as well as 47 parking spaces for building residents (with two being ADA accessible and three more for electric vehicles), space for 40 bicycles, and 20 bike stalls along the sidewalk.

Rendering of 1801-59 North American Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Permits Issued for 110-Unit Building at 1801-59 North American Street in Olde Kensington

7:00 am on November 22, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 110-unit mixed-use building at 1801-59 North American Street in Olde Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will rise five stories tall, yield 110,772 square feet of space, and will include two commercial spaces at the ground floor in a retail podium. Residential units will be situated above. A common roof deck located atop the second floor, and balconies will offer building residents pleasant outdoor space. The project will include 60 parking spaces, as well as 39 bicycle spaces. The building will also feature a green roof. Tester Construction is listed as the general contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $15.95 million.

Rendering of 1221-25 North 4th Street. Credit: Continuum Architecture.

Permits Issued for Renovation and Expansion at Engine 29 Firehouse at 1221-25 North 4th Street in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on November 15, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the 29-unit renovation and expansion at the Engine 29 Firehouse, located at 1221-25 North 4th Street in Olde Kensington. The existing building stands three stories tall, while the new addition to the rear will rise five stories. The ground floor of the existing firehouse will be renovated to create commercial space, while the upper floors will be converted into nine residential units. Designed by Continuum Architecture, the new addition will allow the development to include an additional 20 residential units and parking space. The project will include parking for 14 cars and 15 bicycles.

Current view of 1514 North American Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Eight-Unit Building at 1514 North American Street in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on November 3, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of an eight-unit mixed-use building at 1514 North American Street in Olde Kensington. Upon completion, the new building will rise three stories tall and hold 9,963 square feet of space. A commercial space will sit at the ground floor. A pilot house will lead to the roof of the building. Kevin O’Neill is listed as the design professional behind the project, with Sparti Construction listed as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $1,245,375.

1500 Germantown Avenue. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Mixed-Use Building at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on September 11, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The structure will rise from a 1,402-square-foot footprint and will contain 5,359 square feet of mixed residential and commercial interior space. The development will feature a cellar, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list Sharara Kazimi and Mirwais Saidi as owners, Cheryl Poulos as the design professional, and Philly Parking Solutions as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $400,000.

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