West Philadelphia

Permits Issued for a 43-Unit Structure at 4074-86 Haverford Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 10, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 4074-86 Haverford Avenue (alternately 4070 Haverford Avenue) in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The building will stand four stories and feature a roof deck atop the structure, accessible via multiple pilot houses. The building will hold 43 residential units, as well as accessory surface parking. The 34,506-square-foot structure will cost an estimated $3 million to build.

Renderings Revealed for a Five-Unit Structure at 4214 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 8, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a multi-family renovation of 4214 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. Designed by M Architecture and developed by Axe Philly, the project involves a major renovation to an existing rowhome with an additional floor to be built atop the three-story structure, which is scheduled to hold five residential units.

Garden Court Plaza at 4701-29 Pine Street. Credit: BLT Architects

Permits Issued for a 220-Unit Extension at Garden Court Plaza at 4701-29 Pine Street in Garden Court, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 220-unit mixed-use project at 4701-29 Pine Street in Garden Court (alternately Walnut Hill), West Philadelphia. The development, covered in detail in an August article, will consist of a six-story extension above an existing single-floor garage structure, and serve as an expansion to the Garden Court Plaza, a 13-story prewar apartment tower at 4701 Pine Street. Designed by BLT Architects, the project will hold a total of 198,569 square feet of space (not counting the prewar tower), of which 181,119 square feet will come from the newly built floors. The ground floor will hold commercial space and 66 parking spaces. A roof deck will be situated on the second floor. Construction costs are estimated at $35 million.

Renderings 690 Schuylkill Avenue (top) and 3401 Civic Center Boulevard (bottom). Credit - top: CANNOdesign. Bottom: ZGF/Ballinger.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Unveils Two New High-Rises as Part of a $3.4 Billion Plan

8:00 am on March 4, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Last week, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has unveiled two new high-rise proposals, one at (tentatively) 3401 Civic Center Boulevard in University City in West Philadelphia, and another across the river at 690 Schuylkill Avenue in Schuylkill, South Philadelphia.

781 North Preston Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Multi-Family Structure at 781 North Preston Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 4, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a multi-family residential structure at 781 North Preston Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Located on the east side of the block between Aspen Street and Brown Street, the attached structure will span a 1,313-square-foot footprint and will include a roof deck. Blackrock Capital LLC is the listed owner.

753 North 44th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Multi-Family Structure at 753 North 44th Street in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 4, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a multi-family residential structure at 753 North 44th Street in Haverford North, West Philadelphia. The building will be situated on the east side of the block between Aspen Street and Brown Street, near the boundary with the Mill Creek neighborhood to the west. The attached structure will rise from a 1,098-square-foot footprint. No floor count is specified, though the permit mentions a setback at the third floor, which, together with the surrounding housing stock, suggests a three-story height. BSC NC 1 LLC is the listed owner.

Construction Tops Out at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction has topped out at the six-story, 463-unit development in progress at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia. The project will offer ample retail space on the ground floor as well as 157 parking spaces for residents. The building is the northernmost component of the massive uCity Square development, and sits at a prominent location at the junction of Lancaster and Powelton avenues. A pedestrian promenade will run along the building rear.

CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration rendering via Perkins + Will

Core Topped Out at CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration at 3501 Civic Center Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 1, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The slender core of the 377-foot-tall, 19-story CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration has topped out at 3501 Civic Center Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia. The building is a part of a $3.4-billion expansion for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Designed by Perkins + Will, the tower will connect to the existing hospital structure.

Permits Issued for a Nine-Unit Structure at 712-14 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 28, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 712-14 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure will hold a total of 3,568 square feet of floor space. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $1,030,000.

Permits Issued for a Nine-Unit Structure at 5143 Irving Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 27, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

New permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, nine-unit residential building at 5143 Irving Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. YIMBY first shared the news of the development back in November, and the latest filings provide new information. The building will contain 12,530 square feet of floor space and will cost an estimated $1,632,000 to build. Two units will feature private roof decks.

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