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900 North 8th Street Site Remains Cluttered In Poplar, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 24, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The Poplar neighborhood in North Philadelphia continues to grow, with new developments nearing completion, under construction, or in planning. At 900 North Street, a project called The Delilah will consist of two buildings connected by sky bridges. Designed by Cosica Moos Architecture and developed by the APOM Holdings, the project will feature the east building rising to a total height of 134 feet and 11 stories, while the west building will rise 154 feet and 12 stories. The development is sited across from The Poplar, which YIMBY recently covered in a tour.

Center City from South Philadelphia. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Philadelphia YIMBY Observes Tower Cranes in the Growing Skyline

8:00 am on May 23, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The growth of the Philadelphia skyline has significantly accelerated in the past five years, with projects like the Comcast Technology Center, FMC Tower, W/Element Hotel having been recently finished and more new towers currently under construction. Of course, tower cranes have a prominent presence at each high-rise construction site, whether freestanding or attached to the skeleton of the building. This collection of photos observes the tower cranes that are currently rising in the Philadelphia skyline in areas ranging from Center City to West Philadelphia and even North Philadelphia.

1019 West Dauphin Street. Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 1019 West Dauphin Street in the Temple University Area in North Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 22, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit building at 1019 West Dauphin Street in the Temple University area in North Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a 1,492-square-foot footprint and will feature 4,084 square feet of floor space. Permits list Rise Philly LLC as the owner, Plato Marinakos as the designer, and Philly Design & Build LLC as the contractor. Construction is expected to cost $350,000.

23 West Girard Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects

Renderings Revealed for 107-Unit Development at 23 West Girard Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on May 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

A recent Civic Design Review has revealed new renderings are out for 23 West Girard Avenue, a mixed-use development proposed in Fishtown, Kensington. Upon completion, the building will rise six stories tall with 5,406 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The upper floors of the building will host 107 residential units, which will occupy the vast majority of the 104,160 square foot building. The building will also offer a 6,000 square foot roof deck which will likely offer sweeping skyline views. There will be 29 parking spaces included with three for electric vehicles and one as a car share spot. JKRP Architects designed the building.

Renderings Revealed for 55-Unit Building at 1426 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a multi-family development proposed at 1426 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. Designed by Cicada Architecture and Planning, the development will offer 55 total residential units, with 24 reserved as family units and the other 31 set aside for senior citizens. The development will include 41,000 square feet of space for residential use. Additionally, 1,975 square feet of space will be used for a community room, 550 square feet for laundry space, and 550 square feet for office space. The project will als15 parking spaces, with two set to be accessible. There will also be space for 12 bicycles, with eight for the family units and another four reserved for the senior units.

Permits Issued for 13-Unit Building at 2054 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 18, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 13-unit mixed-use development at 2054 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The building will rise four stories tall. A commercial space will be situated on the ground floor. In total, the building will include 10,468 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $900,000.

2423 and 2425 West Thompson Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Two Three-Unit Buildings at 2423 and 2425 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 18, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a pair of three-story, three-unit rowhouses at 2423 and 2425 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The site is situated on the north side of the block between North 24th Street and North 25th Street. Each structure will rise from a 1,000-square-foot footprint, contain 3,900 square feet of floor area, cost $300,000 to build, and feature full sprinkling and roof decks, which will provide sweeping skyline views. Permits list Harrison Inc. as both the owner and contractor, and Craig Deutsch as the designer.

1705-13 North 7th Street. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Residential Conversion at 1705-13 North 7th Street in the Temple University Area

7:30 am on May 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a multi-family conversion of an existing structure situated at 1705-13 North 7th Street in the Temple University Area of North Philadelphia. The project includes the complete change in use of the existing four-story prewar building with 22 residential units added to the property. The building includes a total of 17,305 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $1.5 million.

Permits Issued for 14-Unit Development at 1200-10 West Loudon Street in Wyoming, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 12, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 14-unit multi-family development at 1200-10 West Loudon Street in Wyoming, North Philadelphia. The building will rise three stories tall and hold 15,996 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $1,025,000.

YIMBY Tours The Poplar, at 900 North 9th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 11, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

In an encore to our Piazza Terminal tour last month, Philly YIMBY recently visited another property developed by Post Brothers, a nearly complete, 10-story, 285-unit residential complex dubbed The Poplar, located at 900 North 9th Street in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The factory loft has been standing since 1918, and a renovation has been in progress since the developer acquired the property in 2017. The renovation by Cosica Moos Architecture will yield luxury apartments and interiors, while the exterior now features a new shade of blue. The building also has expansive amenity spaces, including a roof deck that features swimming pools and an incredible view of the skyline. Today we invite our readers to join us on a tour of the latest luxury apartment addition to North Philly.

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