West Philadelphia

The Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street is Complete in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 12, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

A number of towers have risen recently in University City, including the recently completed Chestnut at 3720 Chestnut Street. At 344 feet and 29 stories in height, the building ranks at number 20 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown. Designed by SITIO Architecture + Urbanism and developed by EPG Urban Multifamily, the structure brings 420 units to the rapidly growing area, offering studios and apartments for students of the many nearby universities and colleges as well as for the general public. Cladding reached the top at the end of 2019, and Philly YIMBY’s August update showed it was stated that construction fences still lingered near the top of the building and cladding was almost finished. Since then construction has wrapped completely.

Demolition Permits Filed for 648 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 11, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant single-story commercial building at 648 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The property is located at the corner of North 40th Street and Fairmont Avenue. ATL Development Corporation is the listed owner.

5617 Sansom Street. Looking north. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Filed for Multi-Family Structure at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 5, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The sits sits on the north side of the block located between South 56th Street and South 57th Street. The building footprint will span 1,137 square feet. Stephen Sanders is the listed owner.

Demolition Permits Filed for 275 South 62nd Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 1, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 275 South 62nd Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located at the southeast corner of South 62nd Street and Irving Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $17,777. Do Hong is the listed owner. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. is the listed contractor.

252 North 61st Street. Looking west. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Structure at 252 North 61st Street in Haddington, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 30, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 252 North 61st Street in Haddington, West Philadelphia. The property, currently a vacant lot, sits on the west side of the block situated between Race Street and Vine Street. City Block Acquisition XI is the listed owner.

838 South Cecil Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 838 South Cecil Street in Angora, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 30, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A demolition permit has been filed for a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 838 South Cecil Street in Angora, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling sits on the west side of the block located between Washington Avenue and Christian Street and will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $14,623. Eugenia Warren Wilson is the listed owner and Thomas Curran is the contractor.

3151 Market Street via Brandywine Realty

New Renderings Revealed for Schuylkill Yards in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 26, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

New renderings have been revealed for the Schuylkill Yards megadevelopment situated on the western bank of the Schuylkill River in University City in West Philadelphia. The project has been in planning for years, and construction has finished on the Bulletin Building as well as Drexel Square, the first phase and center point for the development. Earlier this year, construction timelines have been announced for three more proposed towers. Now, developer Brandywine Realty has unveiled more renderings with updated designs.

Demolition Permits Filed for 1708 North 55th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 24, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 1708 North 55th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling sits on the block that is located between Jefferson Street and Lancaster Avenue. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $37,777. The property is owned by Howard Alfred Jr Waites Shirley Jean. The contractor listed for the work is Pedro Palmer Construction Inc.

Demolition Permits Filed for 4995 West Thompson Street in Cathedral Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 20, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 4995 West Thompson Street in Cathedral Park, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located on the northeast corner of Thompson Street and North 50th Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work will be $23,000. The owner of the property is Thompson Street Properties. The contractor listed for the work is Mangual Demolition Inc.

Demolition Permits Filed for 1450 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 20, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story prewar rowhouse at 1450 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is located at the southwest corner of Media Street and North 54th Street. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work will be $11,989. The contractor listed for the work is FH Demolition.

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