2024-32 North 22nd Street. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Renderings Revealed for 2024-32 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a 120-unit mixed-use development proposed at 2024-32 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. MooreNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Oombra Architects, the building will rise five stories and feature 10,567 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The residential component will span a total area of 49,423 square feet. The units will be offered to mixed income seniors aged 55 and higher. A courtyard at the center will span 1,662 square feet, and a 1,991 square foot garden terrace will be included. Parking for nine vehicles and 28 bikes will also be offered.

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1600 North Broad Street / 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Renderings Revealed for 1600 North Broad Street Near Temple University

Renderings have been revealed for a massive 245-unit residential development proposed at 1600 North Broad Street (or 1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue) near Temple University in North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will rise 15 stories tall, containing 238,090 square feet of space. The development will feature a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Included with the project will be 62 parking spaces, and an impressive amenity space predominantly located at the second floor.

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4165 Mantua Avenue. Looking northwest prior to redevelopment. July 2019. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 4165 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit multi-family development at 4165 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The project will rise from a currently vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North 41st and North 42nd streets. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr., the structure will span 5,554 square feet and feature a basement two roof decks. Permits list Yona Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $700,000.

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Permits Issued for 1729 Orthodox Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit residential building at 1729 Orthodox Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The development will rise from a currently vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block sited between Hawthorne Street and Worrell Court. The project will span 4,183 square feet and feature a basement. Permits list Intensified Builders LLC as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $311,000 (with $285,000 as the general cost and $26,000 as the cost of excavation work).

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800 Callowhill Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Complete at 800-08 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is complete at a nine-building multi-family development at 800-808 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. The site is located between North 8th Street and North 9th Street in a predominantly industrial area. The project will consist of nine four-story structures with a total of 40 residential units. The development will provide 19 parking spaces for the residents, including one that will be ADA accessible. Permits list Carolina Pena as the listed design professional and specify Three R Construction LLC as the contractor.

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