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3618-32 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture via Civic Design Review

YIMBY Shares Extensive Project Details for 61-Unit Building Proposed at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philly YIMBY shared several renderings for a four-story, 61-unit mixed-use development planned at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture (HDO Architecture) and developed by The HOW Group, the building will rise 45 feet tall, span 60,280 square feet, and offer ground-floor commercial space, two elevators, tenant storage, parking for 22 bicycles, outdoor landscaped space for residents, a roof deck, and a green roof. Today we share an extensive collection of renderings, plans, and diagrams for the proposed building as seen in its Civic Design Review submission.

One uCity Square. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Facade Nearly Complete at One uCity Square in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 28, 2022 By Thomas Koloski

The University City neighborhood in West Philadelphia is growing every year with new projects rising into the skyline. Designed by ZGF Architects and developed by Ventas Inc., the signature tower of One uCity Square at the 14-acre uCity Square development is well underway, as it approaches the final phases of construction. The building, located at 225 North 38th Street, rises to a height of 250 feet and 13 stories. The building makes for a refreshing design for the area, with the glass and metal exterior highlighting the jagged notches on the southeast corner.

26 South 42nd Street. Building elevations. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

YIMBY Looks at Project Details for 63-Unit Building Planned at 26 South 42nd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 24, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last December, YIMBY reported that permits were issued for the construction of a seven-story, 63-unit mixed-use development at 26 South 42nd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The project will rise on the on the northwest corner of Chestnut and South 42nd streets, on the western periphery of University City. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the structure will span 56,664 square feet and will include 4,828 square feet of retail. The building will provide parking for 42 bicycles well above the 22-space requirement, and nine off-site car parking spaces in a garage across the street at 4141-47 Chestnut Street. Permits list IMC Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $6.8 million. Today we share plans, elevations, and technical details for the project that were not available in our previous publication.

3618-32 Haverford Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on June 23, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a four-story, 61-unit mixed-use development at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building, which fronts on Haverford Avenue and Brandywine Street, will hold commercial space on the ground floor. Eight street trees planted along the footprint, enhancing the street presence. 22 bicycle stalls will be included within the the building’s interior, with another eight on the sidewalk. Due to the site’s zoning and location, no parking is required nor is included within the development.

5500 Master Street. Credit: Design Blendz.

Permits Issued for 5500 Master Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on June 1, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a three-unit multi-family development at 5500 Master Street in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the building will stand three stories tall and span 4,350 square feet of space. Permits list construction costs at $375,000.

3837-45 Wallace Street. Building section. Credit: Haverford Square Designs via the City of Philadelphia

Five Six-Unit Buildings Proposed at 3837-45 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 30, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A series of five adjacent three-story, six-unit apartment buildings have been proposed at 3837 through 3845 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia, yielding a total of 30 apartments. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, each structure will span 4,500 square feet, lending an average of 750 square feet per unit, and will feature a basement, nine-foot-plus ceilings, and full sprinkling. Permits for each structure list Francesco Zampetti as the design professional, Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor, and a construction cost of $200,000.

Permits Issued for 4921 Chester Avenue in Kingsessing, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 27, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-unit multi-family structure at 4921 Chester Avenue in Kingsessing, West Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign, the new building will rise three stories tall. In total, the structure will offer 4,711 square feet of interior space. Permits list construction at just shy of $590,000.

106 South 42nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Renovation Underway at 106 South 42nd Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 21, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that renovation work is underway at 106 South 42nd Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Chestnut and Sansom streets. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will involve renovations interior renovations to a prewar rowhouse and construction of a rear addition, which will expand the 3,406-square-foot building to 6,112 square feet and nine apartments. Permits list Zhu Fengjun as the contractor and a construction cost of $526,050.

Permits Issued for 3615 Melon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 18, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 3615 Melon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will stand four stories tall and will hold four apartments. In total, the structure will span 4,888 square feet. Construction costs are projected at $366,000.

5007 Pentridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Construction Underway at 5007 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has documented construction at a three-story, eight-unit multi-family building at 5007 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the project rises on the north side of the block between South 50th and South 51st streets. The development will span around 6,500 square feet (including cellar space). Permits list Baltimore Select Properties LLC aka Select Redevelopment as the contractor, and a construction cost of $850,000.

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