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The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Complete Streets Handbook Checklist. Credit: Atrium Design Group

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

Last month, YIMBY shared details on The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental project underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Today we analyze the development’s technical details, as outlined in zoning documents and the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans and zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Apartments will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

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2013 Germantown Avenue Site View

Permits Issued For 2013 Germantown Avenue, Norris Square

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential development at 2013 Germantown in Norris-Square. The building will be located on a vacant lot, situated on a block bound by Randolph Street, 6th Street, and Diamond Street, facing Norris Street. Plans call for the construction of a three-story wood-frame attached structure to be used as a two-family residential building. The development will yield a total built-up area spanning 2,940 square feet. 24/7 Design Group LLC is listed as the design professional. H&M Development LLC is the permit holder. Permits list MEZ Renovation LLC as the contractor.

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1810 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is complete at a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The development is situated on the south side of the block between South 18th and South 19th streets. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 3,352 square feet. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $450,000.

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825 Bainbridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023.

Construction Nearly Complete at 825 Bainbridge Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is nearly complete at a multi-family development at 825-27 Bainbridge Street in Bella VistaSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise four stories tall, featuring 15 residential units. The building spans 19,200 square feet and will include five bicycle spaces. Construction costs are specified at $3.2 million.

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943-49 Washington Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Complete at 943-49 Washington Avenue in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is complete at a five-story, 24-unit residential building underway at 943-49 Washington Avenue in Bella VistaSouth Philadelphia. The project rises on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and South 10th Street, just to the north of the Italian Market. Upon completion, The building will span 29,535 square feet and will feature ground-level retail. Permits list TBC LLC as the contractor and Lonny Rossman as the design professional. Construction costs are specified at $4.2 million.

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