West Philadelphia

Permits Filed for 5152 Hoopes Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 5152 Hoopes Street in the Mill Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant grass lot between two rowhouses to the east and west. The mid-block property is located closer to the corner of Hoopes and North Paxton streets. IRA Development LLC and Yucel Ismail are the owners and Maher Abdelaal is the design professional.

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Construction Moving Forward at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

Construction is progressing quickly on the six-story, mixed-use structure at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City. The building, which is part of the multibillion-dollar uCity Square megaproject, will rise on an angled lot that was formerly home to the University City High School. The development will add 463 residential unit and retail to the growing Lancaster Avenue and University City. The structure will hold 304,907 square feet of residential space and 13,856 square feet of retail space. Plans also call for 157 parking spaces for residents’ use.

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Five-Story Apartment Building Proposed for 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

DTEG Investments LLC is proposing a five-story apartment building at 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. KCA Design Associates is the designer for the structure, which would stand as one of the largest apartment buildings in the neighborhood. The L-shaped, elevator-serviced building will feature 90 one- and two-bedroom residential units spanning from 520 to 940 square feet. Parking space for 30 bicycles will also be provided.

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