1164 South 18th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Nearly Complete at 1164 South 18th Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is almost complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building under construction at 1164 South 18th Street in Point BreezeSouth Philadelphia, as Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed. Designed by 24/7 Design Group, the development will rise at the northwest corner of South 18th and Federal streets. A private roof deck will be accessible to a single unit. Permits list Federal 4 LP as the owner, Casey Lafferty as the contractor, and a construction cost of $400,000.

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871 North Preston Street. Building elevations. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between Ogden Street and Westminster Avenue, which stretches across the block to Wiota Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will span 9,590 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $250,000.

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531 East Chelten-] Avenue. Credit: 24 Seven Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 531 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 531 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will rise from a vacant lot on the northwest side of the block between Magnolia Street and Musgrave Street. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the semi-detached building will span 4,160 square feet. Permits list CRBN LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $600,000.

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2405 North 6th Street. Building elevation. Credit: JT Ran Expediting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2405 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 2405 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East. The development will rise from a vacant lot on the east side of the block between West York and West Cumberland streets, just to the north of the former. Designed by JT Ran Expediting, the structure will contain 3,027 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list JPL Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $300,000.

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4161 Westminster Avenue. Building elevation. Credit: JT Ran Expediting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4161 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 4161 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North Holly and North 42nd streets. Designed by JT Ran Expediting, the structure will span 2,787 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list JPL Construction Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $280,000.

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