West Philadelphia

Exterior Work Wraps on Pavilion at 300 South 33rd Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 27, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

After three years of construction, Pavilion, a steel behemoth in the hospital district of University City in West Philadelphia, nears completion. Located at 300 South 33rd Street, the building was designed by Foster + Partners at a height of 343 feet and 17 stories with a total square footage of 1.5 million square feet, the same amount as the Comcast Technology Center (also designed by Foster + Partners). The structure will roughly double the number of hospital beds at Penn Medicine. The Pavilion rises from the former site of the 254-foot-tall, 20-story Penn Tower, completed in 1974, demolished to make room for this massive development.

CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration rendering via Perkins + Will

CHOP Hub For Clinical Collaboration Arrives on the Skyline in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 23, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is adding yet another building to a high-rise medical services cluster taking over the southern part of University City. The CHOP Hub For Clinical Collaboration is a 377-foot-tall, 19-story building located at 3501 Civic Center Boulevard, designed by Perkins+Will, which will add 560 beds to the hospital. While the tower’s height will significantly alter the part of the skyline located in an area limited to under 400 feet, the more than 550,000 square feet of floor space will make a big impact on the area and the city.

3314 Fairmount Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates

Design Updates Released for 90-Unit Project at 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 16, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this year, KCA Design Associates submitted a Civic Design Review document to the Philadelphia Planning Commission for a six-story, 90-unit residential building proposed at 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project, developed by DTEG Investments, LLC, will span a L-shaped through-block site between Melon Street and Fairmount Avenue and span 82,776 gross square feet, including 5,200 square feet of industrial space. A revised CDR document was released on On October 9th, showing changes to the design.

5809 Larchwood Avenue. Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for 5809 Larchwood Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 16, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a two-family attached structure at 5809 Larchwood Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a long, vacant lot blanketed with grass. The site sits close to the corner of Larchwood Avenue and South 58th Street. The property is owned by City Block Acq IX LLC.

Demolition Permits Filed for 6110 Osage Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 15, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a single-story commercial structure at 6110 Osage Avenue in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The latest tenants in the warehouse-style building were a grocery store, a parking garage, and a car wash, yet the structure has sat vacant for several years.

Demolition Permits Filed for 828 Brooklyn Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 14, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 828 Brooklyn Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The prewar single-family dwelling spans 1,200 square feet and sits on the west side of a block located between Parrish Street and Ogden Street. The property is owned by Monfiston Lina and will be demolished as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Thomas Curran is the specified contractor. The cost of work is listed at $13,862.

Demolition Permits Filed for 4102 Aspen Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 3, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Demolition permits have been filed for a vacant two-story rowhouse at 4012 Aspen Street in the Belmont neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The structure, located near the corner of Aspen Street and North 41st Street, is under the ownership of Pinckney Alvin J. Gamma Wrecking Inc is the contractor listed for the demolition.

Two uCity Square to Rise at 225 North 38th Street in University City, Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 2, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Two uCity Square, a 15-story office building that is part of the greater uCity Square development, is slated to rise at 225 North 38th Street in University City in West Philadelphia. Permits have already been filed for the construction of the foundation, the core, and the tower shell. The 498,023-square-foot high-rise will contain office, research and development, and retail space, as well as three loading bays, 329 parking spaces, and 91 bicycle spaces. Most of these amenities will be located underground. A green roof will be built atop the structure.

Permits Filed for 4432 Lancaster Avenue in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 2, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 4432 Lancaster Avenue in the Mill Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The new structure will span a 1,210-square-foot footprint and be used office space and apartments. The property sits near the intersection of Westminster Avenue and Lancaster Avenue, and also close to Lex Street and Lancaster Avenue. The property is under the ownership of Mahari 4432 Real Estate LLC.

3701 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: CDC Co-Living

Renovations Planned for International House at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 29, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renovations are planned for International House, a 14-story, 221,000-square-foot building at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The Brutalist building’s number of residential units will rise from the current 346 to 400, and a grocery store will take up the ground floor. A new 14-story wing will be built on the side of the property fronting Chestnut Street, replacing a plaza. The developer, CSC Co-Living, has secured a $33 million loan for the project.

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