South Philadelphia

1520 Washington Avenue. Credit: Landmark Architectural Design.

Renderings Revealed for 1520 Washington Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a new mixed-use development located at 1520 Washington Avenue in Point BreezeSouth Philadelphia. Once completed, the new building will rise seven stories, with a commercial space at the ground floor along Washington Avenue. Above, 55 residential units will be situated on floors three through seven. A total of 74 parking spaces will be included with the project, with three being ADA compliant. Landmark Architectural Design is the firm behind the project.

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3615 Sears Street. Credit: Here’s The Plan.

Permits Issued For 3615 Sears Street In Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family development at 3615 Sears Street in Forgotten BottomSouth Philadelphia. The new building will rise three stories tall, with 11 residential units inside. A pilot house will be located at the top of the structure, used for maintenance access as plans do not include a roof deck. In total, the structure is slated to bring 12,000 square feet of new space online. Here’s The Plan is the firm handling the design work, with Omega Home Builders taking on the contracting portion of the project.

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300 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2024

Construction Complete at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, 30-unit residential building at 300 Christian Street in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. The development is situated on the southwest corner of Christian and South 3rd streets. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the project spans 37,038 square feet and features an elevator, a fitness center, a roof deck, and parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. Permits list the ://phillyyimby.com/category/Elsam-Corporation”>Elsam Corporation as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.825 million.

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1401 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2024

Renovations Underway at 1401 South Broad Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has documented progress of a renovation project underway at 1401 South Broad Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. Upon completion, the project will feature four residential units and ground-floor retail space. The project will add 1,787 square feet to the existing 3,554-square-foot building. Construction costs are listed at $205,000.

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3635 Earp Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking northeast. October 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 3635 Earp Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential building at 3635 Earp Street in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a part of a large vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between South 36th Street and Schuylkill Avenue. The structure will span 3,037 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Kevin O’Neill as the design professional and specify McAleer Construction as the contractor.

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