Rendering of The Standard At Philadelphia at 119 South 31st Street. Rendering credit: CUBE 3

Cladding Approaches Parapet at The Standard at Philadelphia in University City, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped-out at The Standard At Philadelphia, a 209-foot-tall, 19-story residential tower under construction at 119 South 31st Street in University CityWest Philadelphia, and that cladding is now reaching the upper levels. Designed by CUBE 3 and developed by Landmark Properties, the 362,117-square-foot structure will rise from a narrow, through-block lot stretching between South 30th and South 31st streets, and will house 280 residential units.

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130 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Studio HS4.

Renderings Revealed for 130 West Girard Avenue In Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a seven-story, 84-unit mixed-use development proposed at 130 West Girard Avenue in Northern LibertiesNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Studio HS4, with Colliers Consulting also as part of the project team, the new building will include around 57,000 square feet of residential space, 3,500 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor, and 11 parking spaces.

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Clearfield Court at 3430 West Clearfield Street via the Argo Property Group

Clearfield Court Set to Rise in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia

Development is underway for a three-story, ten-unit multi-family building at 3430 West Clearfield Street in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia. The apartment building is part of Clearfield Court, a development that will also include eight duplexes totaling 16 units. 3430 West Clearfield Street will unify several lots on an irregular, L-shaped lot bound by Clearfield Street to the north, Commissioner Street to the south, and 35th Street to the west. Designed by CANNOdesign and Ruggiero Plante Land Design and developed by the Argo Property Group, the structure will span 8,349 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits, which were issued last month, list the Argo Development Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $5.5 million.

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Rendering of 901 Leland Street. Credit: Hightop Real Estate.

Construction Complete at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed the completion of construction at a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use development at 901 Leland Street in Francisville, Lower North Philadelphia. The project stands on the northeast side of the block between Ginnodo Street and Poplar Street. Developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the 46,792-square-foot project will feature commercial space at the ground floor. Permits list Jerry Roller as the design professional, Ferraro Construction as the contractor, and a construction cost of $5 million.

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4219-23 Chestnut Street. Rendering credit: Wulff Architects, Inc. via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Not Started at 4219-23 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

Nearly a year after our last site visit, Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has still not started at a seven-story, 88-unit residential building proposed at 4219-23 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a two-story commercial structure on the north side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. Designed by Wulff Architects, Inc., the building will span 55,280 square feet, and rise 80 feet high to the main roof, and 93 feet to the top of the bulkheads. Features will include a roof deck and parking for 16 cars and 30 bicycles.

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