South Philadelphia

Rendering of Innovator Village via Philly Living Team.

Graduate Hospital Takes the 26th Place on Philly YIMBY’s First Anniversary Countdown

The 26th place on Philadelphia YIMBY’s First Anniversary Countdown, which tallies the 31 most frequently listed article categories over the course of the past year, goes to Graduate Hospital, a neighborhood located in South Philadelphia that aggregated 30 category mentions during the period. The charming, pedestrian-friendly district continues to expand its real estate offerings largely via new low- and mid-rise residential construction. Many of the new buildings target an upmarket clientele and thus feature elaborate, high-end architectural design.

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Aerial site plan of Siena Place.

Permits Issued for Four More Single-Family Houses at Siena Place in Packer Park, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of additional single-family homes at Siena Place, a large development underway in Packer ParkSouth Philadelphia. Though the latest round of permits adds only four more residences, it further enhances a development that has already brought dozens of single-family homes to an untouched land parcel at the far western reaches of the neighborhood. Each of the new buildings will stand three stories tall and will feature access to a private roof deck. A garage will be included with each unit. Construction costs are estimated at $300,000 per home.

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Former view of 924 Beulah Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five Townhouses at 924 Beulah Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a townhouse complex at 924 Beulah Street in Bella VistaSouth Philadelphia. The complex will include five homes in total, each rising four stories tall. Permits list each home to total just over 3,000 square feet of space, with construction pricing coming in at $250,000 apiece. Rich Villa is listed as the project’s design professional, with KNE II LLC listed as the contractor.

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Rendering of 1164 South 18th Street

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 1164 South 18th Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a ten-unit multi-family structure at 1164 South 18th Street in Point BreezeSouth Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise four stories tall. One unit will have access to a private roof deck, while another is set to be generally accessible. Construction costs are estimated at $400,000. Miguel Mota is listed as the designed professional, with Donat Incorporated handling the contracting side of the project.

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Philadelphia skyline from the Girard Point Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski

YIMBY Observes the Rising Philadelphia Skyline from the Girard Point Bridge

Philadelphia YIMBY has been covering the rise of the Philadelphia skyline over a year now. Today we observe the skyline from the Girard Point Bridge, which connects South Philadelphia with Southwest Philadelphia. The bridge had started construction in 1968 and was completed in 1973, just after the completion of One Meridian Plaza and while Centre Square was on the rise. The bridge, which is a double-decker cantilevered truss structure, was repainted in 2011, as it was previously coated in a fading green color. The bridge runs over the mouth of the Schuylkill River, just to the west of the Navy Yard.

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