1500 Germantown Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story mixed-use development at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The development rises from a vacant, wedge-shaped property situated at the northwest cornet of Germantown Avenue and Jefferson Street. Designed by Cheryl Poulos Architect, the building will span 5,359 square feet, which will include over 1,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space, a cellar, and a roof deck. Permits list Philly Parking Solutions as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $400,000.

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2309 West Thompson Street

Permits Issued for 2309 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, Philadelphia

Permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project proposed at 2309 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, Philadelphia. Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential buildings at 2309 West Thompson Street, Sharswood, North Philadelphia East. The building will be constructed on a parcel spanning 4,844 square feet each, situated on a corner block bound by North 23rd Street, West Seybert Street, and North 24th Street, facing West Thompson Street.

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2222 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square. Designed by MC3 Architects, the structure replaced a vacant lot on a block between West Dauphin Street, North Howard Street, and Waterloo Street. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $252,500.

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2022 North 3rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square. The building replaces a vacant lot sited on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by the Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure spans 2,800 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the Enam Abazi as the contractor.

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246 South 59th Street. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Renderings Revealed for 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a large new mixed-use development proposed at 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs CreekWest Philadelphia. The development will consist of the renovation of an existing industrial building on site in addition to the construction of a new building will rise four stories tall. Three commercial spaces at the ground floor will total 5,361 square feet, along with six parking spaces. A total of 96 residential units situated throughout the rest of the building spanning 76,729 square feet and 34 bicycle spaces will also be included within the developed, which was designed by DesignBlendz.

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