5932-42 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Canno Design.

Construction Pending at 5932-42 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed no construction activity at the site of a five-story, 75-unit mixed-use building proposed at 5932-42 Germantown Avenue in GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by CANNODesign, the development will feature 3,538 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor. Also at ground level will be parking space for 38 cars.

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6552 Germantown Avenue. Project rendering. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Pending at 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started at a four-story, ten-unit development planned at 6552 Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia, although permits had been issued in August 2020. The project will rise on a mid-block site on the west side of the block between Good and West Hotter streets. Designed by Designblendz, the building will span 17,062 square feet and will feature ground floor commercial space and a roof deck. Permits list Designblendz Home Solutions as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.8 million.

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4163 Mantua Avenue. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking north. Credit: Plato Studio via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4163 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit apartment building at 4163 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The development will rise from a vacant lot on the block between North 41st and North 42nd streets. Designed by Plato Marinakos of Plato Studio, the structure will span 5,554 square feet and will feature a basement and two roof decks. Permits list Yona Construction as the contractor.

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2203 North 8th Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 2203 North 8th Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 2203 North 8th Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The building will rise from a vacant lot situated on the east side of the block between West Susquehanna Avenue and West Dauphin Street. Designed by Anthony Maso Architecture & Design, the structure will span 3,216 square feet and include a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Unitedpaintgroup LLC as the contractor.

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