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1500 Germantown Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. December 2022

Construction Tops Out at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

7:30 am on December 14, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted considerable construction progress at a three-story mixed-use development underway at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The structure rises from a formerly vacant, wedge-shaped property at the northwest cornet of Germantown Avenue and Jefferson Street. Designed by Cheryl Poulos Architect, the building will span 5,359 square feet, which will include over 1,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space, a cellar, and a roof deck. Permits list Philly Parking Solutions as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $400,000.

Rendering of 36-38 South 2nd Street. Credit: CANNOdesign

Construction Underway at 36-42 South 2nd Street in Old City

8:00 am on December 12, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is well underway at a seven-story, 61-unit mixed-use development at 36-42 South 2nd Street (also known as 36-38 South 2nd Street) in Old City. The project replaces a parking lot on the west side of the block between Market and Chestnut streets. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will span 51,623 square feet and will feature ground-level retail, a cellar, and a shared roof deck. Permits list the Tester Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $10.5 million.

Rendering of 1507 Christian Street. Credit: Gnome Architects

Construction Complete at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 10, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is complete at a four-story, five-unit building at 1507 Christian Street, a multi-family development rising in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development stands on the north side of the block between South 15th and South 16th streets. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments (which also serves as the contractor), the structure spans 6,168 square feet and features a roof deck. Permits list a construction cost of $375,000.

Rendering of Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Construction Still Stalled at Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

During a site visit in February, Philly YIMBY had observed that, after completion of building foundations, construction work appeared to stall at Bloc24, a five-story, eight-unit residential building at 613 South 24th Street (alternately known as 613-19 South 24th Street) in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. In our most recent visit eleven months later, we found the site in effectively the same condition, with no evidence of further work having been carried out since that time. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will feature elevator service, a fresh food market at the ground floor, and an expansive roof deck that will span most of the rooftop and offer dramatic views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list 617 South 24th St LLC as the owner and Morgan Plecenik as the contractor, and specify a construction cost of $1.5 million.

2028 Dorrance Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. December 2022

Construction Nears Completion at 2028 Dorrance Street in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has revealed that construction work is nearing completion at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2028 Dorrance Street in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia. Our recent site visit revealed that, since that time, the wood-framed structure has been assembled, rising prominently over its two-story prewar neighbors. The structure rises from a 525-square-foot footprint and spans 1,529 square feet. The building will include a basement and a roof deck, which, given the structure’s prominence, will offer unobstructed views of the Center City skyline. Permits list Elle TY Woods and Godze Yilmaz as the owners, with the latter also listed as the contractor (as Godze Yilmaz Inc.).

2731 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. December 2022

Construction Nears Completion at 2731 Federal Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction work is nearly complete at a four-story, six-unit mixed-use development at 2731 Federal Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The almost completed structure stands at a somewhat wedge-shaped lot at the eastern corner of the junction of Federal Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Designed by Gnome Architects, the structure spans 9,067 square feet, of which 2,979 square feet of space is designated as commercial, and features a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list the CAL Development Group LP as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.1 million.

Rendering of 2628-32 Webster Street. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Construction Underway at 2628-32 Webster Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 5, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction work has made significant progress at a four-story, five-unit multi-family development at 2628-32 Webster Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The project is situated on the southeast corner of Webster and South Taney streets, near the Schuylkill River. Designed by DesignBlendz, the building will span 9,795 square feet. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor.

2633 Annin Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. December 2022

Construction Complete at 2633 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 5, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recsnt site visit has confirmed completion of construction of a four-stoey, five-unit apartment building at 2633 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The development, which replaced a vacant lot on the north side of the block between South 26th and South 27th streets, spans 5,514 square feet and features a roof deck. Permits list GTMO Development as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $400,000.

3151 Market Street via Brandywine Realty

Excavation Continues at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 2, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that excavation work continues at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The project rises on the north side of Market Street between North 30th and North 32nd streets, with John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the north. Designed by Gensler and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the building will rise 226 feet and 14 stories and will span 495,000 square feet. The structure will house office and laboratory space, as well as retail on the ground floor.

3836 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Haverford Square Design.

Foundation Work Underway at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 25, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit has discovered that foundation work is underway at a three-story, seven-unit development at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia, though construction permits had been issued several months ago. The project, situated on the south side of the block between North 38th and North 39th streets, replaces a vacant lot nestled next to a prewar rowhouse. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the development will span 4,800 square feet and will feature a private roof deck for one of the units. Permits list Haverford Sq GC LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $400,000.

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