3151 Market Street via Brandywine Realty

Construction Nearly Complete at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is almost entirely complete at 3151 Market Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The building rises on the north side of Market Street between North 30th and North 32nd streets, with John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the north. Designed by Gensler and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the building will rise 226 feet and 14 stories and will span 495,000 square feet. The structure will house office and laboratory space, as well as retail on the ground floor.

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1015 North 45th Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 1015 North 45th Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 1015 North 45th Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 1,600 square feet, situated on mid-block bound by Wyalusing Avenue, Westminster Avenue, and North May Street, facing North 47th Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $674,800, with $614,800 as the general construction cost.

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817 North 3rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2025

Construction Complete at EIGHT7TEEN at 817-21 North 3rd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at a six-story, 48-unit mixed-use building at 817-21 North 3rd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Atrium Design Group, the building will feature a 4,855-square-foot commercial space at the ground floor and a roof deck, which will offer dramatic skyline views with its prominent height. The development will provide basement parking for 36 cars, as well as space for 20 bicycles. Permits specify Atrium LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $10.5 million.

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138-40 Tasker Street. Aerial view prior to redevelopment. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Filed for 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia. The new building will rise on the south side of the block between South Front Street and South 2nd Street, near the corner of Tasker and 2nd. Designed by Fusa Designs, the structure will span 7,393 square feet and will feature a parking garage and two roof decks. Permits list Independence Construction Management as the contractor.

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