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6327 Musgrave Street. Rendering credit: KJO Architecture

Construction Not Yet Started at 6327 Musgrave Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 8, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed no construction activity at the site of a four-story, 67-unit residential building at 6327 Musgrave Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The site sits 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.

5932-42 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Canno Design.

Construction Pending at 5932-42 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 7, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed no construction activity at the site of a five-story, 75-unit mixed-use building proposed at 5932-42 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by CANNODesign, the development will feature 3,538 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor. Also at ground level will be parking space for 38 cars.

225-39 North 13th Street. Credit: SLP Architectural Services.

Construction Advances at 225-39 North 13th Street in Chinatown, Center City

8:00 am on December 5, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed significant construction progress at a seven-story mixed-use building at 225-39 North 13th Street in Chinatown, Center City. Designed by SLP Architectural Services, the development will feature commercial space at ground level and 81 residential units. In total, the structure will span 60,111 square feet.

6552 Germantown Avenue. Project rendering. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Pending at 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 5, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started at a four-story, ten-unit development planned at 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia, although permits had been issued in August 2020. The project will rise on a mid-block site on the west side of the block between Good and West Hotter streets. Designed by Designblendz, the building will span 17,062 square feet and will feature ground floor commercial space and a roof deck. Permits list Designblendz Home Solutions as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.8 million.

2222 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square

8:00 am on October 23, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square. Designed by MC3 Architects, the structure replaced a vacant lot on a block between West Dauphin Street, North Howard Street, and Waterloo Street. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $252,500.

2249 Pemberton Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2024

Construction Complete at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 20, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is underway at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development replaces a two-story prewar rowhome situated on the north side of the block between South 22nd and South 23rd streets. Designed by J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects, the structure will span 2,520 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Kildare Construction as the contractor.

140 North 2nd Street (left). Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2024

Renovation Complete at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

8:00 am on October 19, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that renovation work is complete at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.

Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Continues at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 15, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted sustained construction progress at a 20-unit townhouse complex at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the development will span a wedge-shaped parcel bordered by Germantown Avenue to the southwest and West Allen Street to the north, and will comprise the first phase of a project that will feature 15 more townhouses in the future.

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

Construction Stalls at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond

8:00 am on October 8, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work appears to have stalled at a three-story, four-unit mixed-use building at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The development stands 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 indicate a construction cost of $500,000.

1700 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024

Construction Nears Completion at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on September 26, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at a three-story, nine-unit mixed-use building underway at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The structure stands on the northwest corner of Frankford Avenue and East Columbia Avenue. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the development will span 13,924 square feet and will include ground-floor commercial space and a basement. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and list a construction cost of $2.175 million.

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