Permits


140 North 2nd Street building diagrams from former zoning permit.

Permits Issued for Renovation at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

Permits have been issued for the renovation of a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in the Old City section of Center City. The building will see a change of occupancy to make room for five transient dwelling units described as “visitor accommodation units.” In total, the building holds 4,523 square feet of space. Renovation work is expected to cost $200,000, according to the permit.

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161 Conarroe Street. Credit: Google.

Renovation Permits Issued for 161 and 176 Conarroe Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for two multi-family developments, located on the same block, at 161 and 176 Conarroe Street, in ManayunkNorthwest Philadelphia. At 161 Conarroe Street, plans call for the addition of an interior elevator and garage area. The rest of the building will be converted to hold more residential space, with 20 apartments added inside. In total, the building will offer 33,520 square feet of space, and renovation work is expected to cost $2 million. At 176 Conarroe Street, a very similar project is in the works. The three-story building will see its interior renovated into 15 apartments. In total, this building will offer 23,300 square feet of space, with renovation costs estimated at $1.5 million. Between the two projects, 35 residential units will be added to the block.

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Rendering of 1307 West Erie Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued For 1307 West Erie Avenue In Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit apartment building at 1307 West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will rise four stories tall and will include a basement. Permits call for 6,880 square feet of space. A roof deck with an access structure will be located at the top of the structure.

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2333 Germantown Avenue. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 2333 Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, four-unit apartment building at 2333 Germantown Avenue near Temple University in North Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between North 7th Street and North 8th Street. Designed by 24/7 Design Group, the wood-framed building will rise 38 feet to the top of the main roof, 41-and-a-half feet to the parapet, and 46 feet to the top of the pilot house. The property will feature a basement and full sprinkling. Permits list Turtle International Incorporated as the owner, Ken Group LLC as the contractor, and a construction cost of $230,000.

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