2413 West Thompson Street. Looking north, May 2022. Credit: Google Maps

Three Multi-Family Buildings Proposed at 2403-07, 2413-17, and 2431-33 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

Three multi-family apartment buildings have been proposed for construction on the same block in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The trio will rise at three non-contiguous vacant lots at 2403-07, 2413-17, 2431-33 West Thompson Street, on the north side of the block between North 24th and North 25th streets. The three buildings will hold a total of 21 residential units. According to permits, the design team consists of Colliers Engineering & Design, Rhett N. Chiliberti, and John Hayes, Jr.. Frankel Enterprises is listed as the developer and Basch Builders is specified as the contractor.

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3900 Aspen Street. Credit: Haverford Square Designs

12-Unit Development Proposed at 3900 Aspen Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

A three-story, 12-unit residential development is set to be constructed at 3900 Aspen Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The attached structure will replace a vacant lot situated on the southwest corner of Aspen and North 39th streets. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the structure will span 5,600 square feet and will feature a basement and a private roof deck. Permits list ATG Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $300,000.

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2113 East Norris Street. Street-facing elevations. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown. The structure will replace a dilapidated three-story rowhome on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,389 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor.

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Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Partial Permits Issued for 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story townhouse that is a part of a greater 20-unit townhome development at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern LibertiesNorth Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the development will span a wedge-shaped parcel bordered by Germantown Avenue to the southwest and West Allen Street to the north, and will comprise the first phase of a project that will include 15 more townhouses in the future.

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2510 Sepviva Street. Front elevation. Credit: Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story single-family rowhouse at 2510 Sepviva Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The new building will replace a single-story garage situated on the northwest side of the block between East Cumberland Street and East Firth Street. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio, the structure will span 2,568 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Permits specify Lawrence General Contractors as the contractor.

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