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5542-44 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023

Construction Complete at Ridge Flats at 5542 Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at Ridge Flats, a three-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 5542-44 Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Seville and Markle streets. Designed by HDO Architecture, the structure spans 45,500 square feet and features commercial space on the ground floor as well as multiple roof decks. Construction costs are listed at $6.8 million.

1118 North Front Street. Building elevation. Credit: BLT Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Tops Out at 1118 North Front Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 26, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped out at a seven-story, 47-unit development at 1118 North Front Street near the junction 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 span 44,090 square feet and will feature ground-level commercial space. Permits list US Construction Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $7.04 million.

Construction Advances at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on October 17, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted significant construction progress at a five-story, 204-unit building underway at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown. The development rises in place of a parking lot that spanned a block bound by the Front Street, which carries the elevated Market-Frankford subway line, to the east, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the south, Hope Street to the west, and Palmer Street to the north. Designed by NORR, the 172,844-square-foot project will offer 123,218 square feet of residential space (including 28 studios, 141 one-bedroom units, 35 two-bedroom apartments, and a 5,264-square-foot amenity suite) and 16,429 square feet of retail. The development will also provide parking for 70 bicycles.

Rendering of 2331-33 East York Street via Nochumson P.C.

Construction Tops Out at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on October 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has discovered that construction has topped out at a three-story, four-unit mixed-use building at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The structure rises on the east side of the block between Memphis Street and Cedar Street, just one lot south of the intersection of York and Memphis. Designed by Plato Marinakos, the building will hold commercial space (a restaurant, according to permits and the rendering) in the basement and on the first floor and four residential units above. The 7,400-square-foot structure will feature a roof deck, which, judging by the building’s height and lack of nearby obstructions, will offer decent views of the skyline. Permits list PASP LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $500,000.

1600 North Front Street. Rendering credit: KJO Architecture

Construction Nears Completion at 1600 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on October 12, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a five-story, 38-unit mixed-use building at 1600 North Front Street in Fishtown. The property is bound by North Front Street, which carries the elevated Market-Frankford Street Line, to the east, West Oxford Street to the south, and Hope Street to the west. Designed by KJO Architecture, the project will include ground-floor retail, two elevators, a 12-car garage, and a roof deck. Permits list Chatham Bay Construction Services as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $6 million.

Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.

Excavation Continues at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on October 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that excavation work continues for a seven-story, 108-unit residential building at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. The project is bound by East Hagert Street to the east, Emerald Street to the north, and East Boston Street to the west. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the development will span 93,832 square feet and will feature 13 artist studios, underground parking for 19 cars, and space for 37 bicycles, as well as a green roof and a roof deck. Permits list Top Measure LLC as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $7.4 million.

The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street via Luxe Fishtown

Construction Tops Out at The Luxe Phase II at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped out at The Luxe Phase II, a five-story, 110-unit mixed-use building underway at 1775 North American Street in Norris Square. The property spans a through-block lot bound by North American Street to the west and North 2nd Street to the east, with an L-shaped bend of North Philip Street and West Montgomery Avenue delineating the property’s southeast boundary. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will span 110,772 square feet and will include ground-floor retail, elevator service, parking for 60 cars and 39 bicycles, and a roof deck with an outdoor pool. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15.95 million.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group via Civic Design Review

Construction Nears Completion at The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

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

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental development underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Units will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

2510 Sepviva Street. Front elevation. Credit: Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Tops Out at 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on September 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction has topped out at a four-story single-family rowhouse underway at 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The new building replaces a single-story garage that stood on the northwest side of the block between East Cumberland Street and East Firth Street. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio, the building will span 2,568 square feet and will include a roof deck. Permits list Lawrence General Contractors as the contractor.

4101-23 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023

Construction Nears Completion at University Place 3.0 in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at 3.0 University Place, an eight-story commercial and laboratory development under construction at 4101-23 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed by the Sheward Partnership and jointly developed by Silverstein Properties, Cantor Fitzgerald, and University Place Associates, University Place 3.0 will offer 250,000 square feet of Class A office and lab space, which will provide a significant boost to the neighborhood’s rapidly-growing medical services industry, while ground-level retail space will liven up the pedestrian experience.

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