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620 Moore Street. Rendering credit: CANNOdesign

Construction Advances at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

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

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY provides a fresh update on the block-long, 58-unit complex at 620 Moore Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign, the primarily residential development will consist of three adjoining buildings, each rising four stories and spanning a site flanked by Moore Street to the north, South 6th Street to the east, and South 7th Street to the west. A 52-unit apartment building, articulated as separate independent structures, will span the majority of the site. At the street corners, two mixed-use buildings will each hold a commercial space at the ground floor and three residences on the floors above.

1429-31 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2022

Superstructure Rises at 1429-31 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is making progress at a four-story, 42-unit mixed-use residential and commercial development at 1429-31 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The development rises on the north side of the block between South Broad Street and South 15th Street. Designed by Vincent Mancini, the development will span 34,668 square feet and feature retail space at the ground floor, a green roof, and parking for 14 bicycles. Permits list Top Gun Enterprises as the contractor and a construction cost of $3.8 million.

500-15 East Tioga Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2022

Renovation Underway at 500-15 East Tioga Street, Kensington

8:00 am on July 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has discovered that renovation work is nearly complete at a three-story adaptive reuse development at 500-15 East Tioga Street (aka 500 East Tioga Street) in Kensington. The project consists of renovating a long-vacant industrial structure, situated on the block between East Ontario and East Tioga streets, into a 69,600-square-foot artist studio and artisan-industrial facility with 69 units, parking, and full sprinkling. Permits list Metropolitan Contracting as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.5 million.

1905 East Harold Street. Building elevations. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia

No Construction Yet at 1905 East Harold Street in East Kensington

7:00 am on July 29, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Although construction permits have been issued last February, construction has not yet started at the three-story single-family rowhouse proposed at 1905 East Harold Street in East Kensington, as Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the project, which is situated on the east side of the block between Jasper and Emerald streets, will span 1,872 square feet and will feature a roof deck and full sprinkling. Permits list Andrey Levchenko as the contractor and a construction cost of $200,000, of which $173,000 is allocated toward general construction and $9,000 apiece to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.

3151 Market Street via Brandywine Realty

Demolition Underway at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 25, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

Construction on 3151 Market Street, the second building in the 14-acre Schuylkill Yards project in University City, West Philadelphia, will soon be underway as demolition has commenced at the site. The building will stand alongside 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard and eventually 3001 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Designed by Gensler and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust (which is also developing all of Schuylkill Yards), the 495,000-square-foot project will rise to a height of 226 feet and 14 stories high. The building will be mostly comprised of office and laboratory space, with retail on the ground floor.

2045 North Second Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2022

Construction Complete at 2045 Lofts at 2045 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on July 14, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is almost entirely complete at 2045 Lofts, a four-story, 18-unit mixed-use building at 2045 North 2nd Street in Norris Square. The property is situated on the east side of the block between West Norris and Diamond streets, around one short block to the southwest of Norris Square Park. Designed by Vincent Mancini, the structure spans 23,597 square feet and features ground-floor commercial space and elevator service. Permits list Green Tree Group Contracting as the contractor and a construction cost of $3.8 million.

1200 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Excavation Underway at 1200 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Although permits for the building have been filed some time ago, Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit discovered no notable construction progress, aside from ground excavation, at 1200 Ridge Avenue, a 46-unit development proposed in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will rise from a 10,620-square-foot footprint and span 60,404 square feet, wit commercial space at the ground floor. The basement will be allocated to amenities such as parking space for 13 cars and 24 bicycles. A roof deck will be located atop the sixth floor at the summit of the structure, and will provide panoramic views of the skyline. Permits list HC Pody Company and a construction cost of $6 million.

Rendering of 401-07 East Walnut Lane. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Construction Anticipated at 401-07 East Walnut Lane in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed no construction progress at a five-story, 57-unit development proposed at 401-07 East Walnut Lane in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 48,945 square feet and feature a green roof and full sprinkling. Permits list Liberty Star Management as the contractor and construction costs of $6.5 million.

5904 Germantown Avenue. Rendering credit: GRIT Construction

Facade Assembly Imminent at 5904 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work is well underway at a five-story, 28-unit mixed-use building at 5904-96 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The property is situated on the southwest side of the block between West Rittenhouse and West Haines streets, half a block north of Vernon Park. Designed by KCA Design Associates and Ambit Architecture (as the exterior designer), with GRIT Construction as the contractor, the building will span 27,450 square feet and feature 1,215 square feet of commercial space, a roof deck, a green roof, and full sprinkling. Permits list a construction cost of $3.7 million.

6327 Musgrave Street. Rendering credit: KJO Architecture

Permits Issued for 67-Unit Building at 6327 Musgrave Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a four-story, 67-unit residential building at 6327 Musgrave Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The property is situated on the northeast side of the block between East Washington Lane and East Duval Street. Designed by KJO Architecture, the building will span 56,140 square feet and will feature elevator service, a partial basement, a courtyard, balconies, parking for 24 bicycles, and a green roof.

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