Temple University area

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Structure at 1919 North 5th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family residential structure at 1919 North 5th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The property is located between West Hewson Street and West Norris Street. The building will span a footprint of 870 square feet and include a roof deck with an access structure. The property is owned by Lautz Martin. Georges Ballouz of Alfa Engineering is the listed design professional.

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Studio House Philly at 1613 Germantown Avenue. Credit: studiohousephilly.com

Studio House Philly, a 47-Unit Development, Complete at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

Construction recently wrapped up on Studio House Philly, a mixed-use development at 1613 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The four-story building spans house numbers 1611 to 1627 and offers 35,870 square feet of floor space. According to the website, the complex is targeted toward young professionals, offering 40 rental studios and seven two-level live/work units with 500-square-foot retail spaces facing Germantown avenue, as well as parking for three vehicles and 40 bicycles.

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1937 West Norris Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West

Demolition permits have been filed for a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 1937 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia West. The former single-family dwelling stands on the north side of the block located between North 19th Street and North 20th Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $16,961. The City of Philadelphia owns the property. Thomas Curran is the listed contractor.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 2324 North Woodstock Street in North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 2324 North Woodstock Street in North Philadelphia West. The former single-family dwelling is located on the block that sits between West Dauphin Street and West York Street. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $14,000. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. is the listed contractor.

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