South Philadelphia

Rendering of the future Schuylkill Crossing bridge via Schuylkill Banks

Construction Progresses at Schuylkill Crossing in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 23, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at a section of the Schuylkill River Trail expansion in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia. The project, called the Schuylkill Crossing, will bring a new bridge over the Schuylkill River to connect the northern and existing portion of the trail to the planned southern phase in West Philadelphia with crossing to the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail. The new bridge will be a renovation of a previously existing railroad round-a-bout bridge. While the center portion of the structure was dismantled in 2018, the edges of the bridge on the eastern and western banks remain and will provide the platform for the new trail.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits were issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The building will stand three stories tall and feature a roof deck and terraces at the rear. Five residential units will be located within the structure, each a condo for sale. The building will span 5,471 square feet of floor space and cost an estimated $350,000 to build.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments, the building will stand four stories tall and feature a roof deck. Five luxury condos will be situated within the project. The building will offer 6,168 square feet of space and cost an estimated $375,000 to build. YIMBY first shared the project with readers in January when a rendering was revealed.

1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue. Rendering credit: Berkshire Hathaway

Excavation Underway at 12-Unit Complex at 1319-24 Schuylkill Avenue in Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 17, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Excavation is underway at 1319-23 Schuylkill Avenue in the Forgotten Bottom section of Grays Ferry in South Philadelphia. The development is located at the intersection of Schuylkill Avenue and Earl Street, near the entrance to the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail, one of the neighborhood’s main draws. The project will rise three stories and will include 12 condo units.

Permits Issued for an 18-Unit Structure at 1731 Washington Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 16, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 18-unit residential structure at 1731 Washington Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The building will will also include 24 parking spaces, 20 of which are set to be mechanical, a retail space set to be occupied by a restaurant, and a roof deck that will offer sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline. The development will hold 36,336 square feet of space and cost an estimated $3,633,600 to build.

Construction Progresses at a 54-Unit Structure at 701 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 15, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is progressing rapidly at the seven-story building at 701 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. A total of 50 residential units will be situated on the floors above, as well as four “hotel rooms,” which will likely be short-term apartment rental units. The building will include a retail space on the ground floor. YIMBY first discussed the development last November, sharing the project’s rendering. Since then, significant progress has been observed at the site.

Construction Underway at Bloc24 in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 15, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is underway at Bloc24, a mixed-use building located at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development will stand five stories tall and can be built by right due to the proposed supermarket at the ground floor. Eight residential units are proposed on the floors above, each set to be market-rate.

Permits Issued for an 18-Unit Complex at 1501 South 25th Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of multiple rowhouses at 1501 South 25th Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia, creating a total of 18 units. Each structure will stand four stories tall and feature a private roof deck, and come with an estimated construction cost of $200,000. The rowhouses will include several variants, with types one through five being single-family dwellings consisting of 3,210 square feet of interior space with an estimated construction cost of $200,000. Building seven will be a duplex measuring 3,745 square feet, while buildings eight through 12 will each hold 3,695 square feet of space. Buildings seven through 12 will each cost an estimated $250,000 to build.

2509 Grays Ferry Avenue. Credit: The Stafford Group

Completion Nears at a Four-Unit Structure at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction is nearing completion at a three-story multi-family project located at 2509 Grays Ferry Avenue in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development will hold four luxury residential units, each one counting three bedrooms. Eileen and Gary Schwalb are the listed owners.

Residential Conversion Approved at 1222-24 Annin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 7, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A residential conversion has been approved at 1222-24 Annin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. The project will turn an existing prewar industrial structure into a multi-family building. Upon completion, the development will hold three residential units.

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