West Philadelphia

Renderings Revealed for Ultra Labs University City at 100 North 32nd Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for Ultra Labs University City, a mixed-use high-rise proposed at 100 North 32nd Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The building will stand 11 stories tall and hold 185,279 square feet of office and laboratory space, contributing to the city’s rapidly growing life sciences industry. The tower will likely rise somewhere between 160 and 190 feet tall, high enough to be easily noticeable from its position next to the rail yard and across from the Schuylkill River.

81-Unit Development Revealed at 4701-15 Kingsessing Avenue in Squirrel Hill, West Philadelphia

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

An 81-unit multi-family development has been revealed at 4701-15 Kingsessing Avenue in Squirrel Hill , West Philadelphia. The site sits at the northwestern cornet of the intersection of 48th Street and Chester Avenue. Designed by JKRP Architects, the development will rise four stories and contain 55,720 square feet of floor space. 45 new parking spots will also be included in the development, with two set to be ADA accessible, three reserved for electric vehicles and one for a car share. Additionally, the 40 spots currently existing at the property will remain, so a total of 85 parking spaces will be located at the site upon completion.

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Structure at 3852 West Girard Avenue in Parkside, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential structure at 3826 West Girard Avenue in Parkside, West Philadelphia. The development will feature a roof deck. The development, which utilized a mixed-income bonus, will hold 4,651 square feet of space and cost an estimated $750,000 to build.

Permits Issued for a 23-Unit Structure at 4077-83 Lancaster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued construction of a 23-unit multi-family extension at 4077-83 Lancaster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The project will include a two-story addition above the existing single-story retail structure. Eight bicycle spaces will be included in the development. The building will yield 27,792 square feet of space upon the completion of the 17,160-square-foot addition.

Cira 2 and the Cira Center. Photo by KMCA Architectural Model Makers and Prototyping

Looking Back at the Second Tower Once Planned at Cira Centre in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 13, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Shortly after the completion of the first Cira Centre skyscraper in 2005, plans were revealed for a second tower at a nearby site. The 725-foot-tall, 48-story high-rise was shown as part of a model of the greater complex, around the time of the groundbreaking of the FMC Tower nearby to the south. The project was designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architecture and planned for development by Brandywine Realty Trust, a team that is also behind the original Cira Centre as well as the Evo and FMC Tower at Cira Centre South, a group of buildings that has transformed the University City skyline.

3926 Haverford Avenue prior to renovation. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Extension at 3926 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 13, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for an extension for a three-story prewar rowhouse at 3926 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The three-story addition, which will rise at the rear of the existing structure, will add six residential units and 1,200 square feet of space to the property, bringing up the total to 4,200. The project cost is estimated at $45,000.

Permits Issued for a 22-Unit Structure at 520 North 37th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 520 North 37th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The development will be located at the southwest corner of North 37th Street and Brandywine Street and will stand four stories tall and hold 22 residential units. The building will contain a total of 32,370 square feet. 1833 Realty LLC is the listed owner. Construction costs are projected at $4 million.

Rendering of 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard via Brandywine Realty

Groundbreaking Imminent at Schuylkill Yards West at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 8, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The team behind Schuylkill Yards West at 3025 John F. Kennedy has announced that a groundbreaking has been scheduled for March. The 361-foot-tall, 28-story tower will be the first of the skyscrapers planned at the 14-acre Schuylkill Yards megaproject, which is developed by Brandywine Realty Trust. The building was designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, which has also designed the vibrant red 3001 John F. Kennedy Boulevard that will rise to the east. The building will house retail and 326 residential units, which will be serviced by a large amenity terrace. The building will also feature office and lab space on the podium floors.

Permits Issued for a Six-Unit Structure at 109 North 63rd Street in Haddington, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit multi-family structure at 109 North 63rd Street in Haddington, West Philadelphia. Aimes LLC is listed as the contractor for the project and 109-111 N 63rd Street Association is the listed owner. The structure will cost an estimated $279,000 to build.

Permits Issued for a 12-Unit Structure at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 12-unit multi-family structure at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Certain apartments will have access to private roof decks. Sweeping views of the skyline will likely be available from the top floor, spanning from University City to Center City and beyond. The property sits at the northwest corner of Wallace and 34th streets. The 15,755-square-foot building will cost an estimated $2.5 million to build. 3401 Wallace LLC is the listed owner.

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