West Philadelphia

Permits Filed for 1616 and 1620-1622 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 19, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1616 North 54th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The structure will span 11,388 square feet and run a construction cost of $500,000. Another building is planned nearby at 1620-22 North 54th Street, which will include 11 low income senior housing units. The two buildings will hold a total of eight two-bedroom units and fifteen one-bedroom units. Omega Home Builders is the builder for both properties.

One uCity Square. Credit: ZGF Architects

Potential Activity At One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 18, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The area to the west of the Schuylkill River, particularly University City, has seen much development news recently, including the pending construction of Schuylkill Yards. Another development is on the drawing boards for what is now a large empty plot of land at 3401 Market Street. One uCity Square is a 13-story office building developed by Ventas Inc. and designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership. The building’s height may not be impactful on the skyline, yet its 390,000 square feet of floor space will be a significant addition to the neighborhood.

Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions at 3601 Filbert Street. Rendering via Wexford Science & Technology LLC

Construction Begins on Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 17, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Development continues to expand at an unabated pace across University City. At 3601 Filbert Street, Drexel has started construction of Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, combining offices with university classrooms. The new building will stand 185 feet tall with 12 floors and yield 174,000 square feet. Ballinger is the architect and the engineer of record for the building.

Construction Timelines Announced for Three Schuylkill Yards Towers in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 16, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction timelines have been released for three skyscrapers that are a part of the Schuylkill Yards mega development in University City. The three buildings will range from 185 to 512 feet and from 14 to 34 floors.

Permits Filed for 904 North Markoe Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 15, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Construction permits have been filed for a two-family structure at 904 North Markoe Street in the Haddington neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot with a white fence, situated between a pair of two-story rowhouses. The property, which sits close to the corner of North Markoe Street and Westminster Avenue, is owned by IRA Development and MKOS Development.

Permits Filed For 3854 Pennsgrove Street in East Parkside, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 13, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story single-family structure at 3854 Pennsgrove Street in the East Parkside neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The new building will replace a grassy lot that backs onto a small wooded area beside a railyard. The owner of the property listed on the document is BSM Investments LLC.

961 North 45th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for 961 North 45th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 11, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a two-family building at 961 North 45th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure’s footprint would span 840 square feet and the building will feature a Juliet balcony. Giller Realty LLC is the listed owner.

4136 Lancaster Avenue. Looking south. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 4136 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 10, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Demolition permits have been filed for an abandoned three-story rowhouse located at 4136 Lancaster Avenue in the Haverford North neighborhood in West Philadelphia. The boarded-up, red brick faced building is located near the corner of Lancaster Avenue and Parrish Avenue. 4041 Corp is the listed owner.

3609 Spring Garden Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 3609 Spring Garden Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

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

A zoning permit has been filed for the demolition of a three-story, prewar rowhouse at 3609 Spring Garden Street at the border of the Mantua and Powelton Village neighborhoods in West Philadelphia. The permit follows an earlier filing for demolition and construction of an attached structure with a porch and a roof deck, issued in January. 3609 Spring Garden Housin [sic] is the listed owner.

Permits Filed for 711 Brooklyn Street in Haverford North, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been filed for 711 Brooklyn Street in the Haverford North neighborhood of West Philadelphia for the construction of an attached structure with a cellar. Seyit Atay is the listed owner.

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