1101 Walnut Street. Rendering credit: JKRP Architects

Construction Pending at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has not yet started at an 18-story, 198-unit tower proposed at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown VillageCenter City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will span 138,150 square feet, with 4,420 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,281 square feet of office and amenities at the fourth floor. The development will also feature 34 off-site parking spaces and storage for 68 bicycles.

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1810 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The development is situated on the south side of the block between South 18th and South 19th streets. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 3,352 square feet. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $450,000.

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620 Diamond Street. Elevations. Credit: Here's The Plan LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 620 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 620 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East. Located near Temple University, the structure will replace a vacant lot on the southeast corner of Diamond and North Marshall streets. Designed by Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure will span 2,700 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list CDF General Contractors LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $175,000.

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The Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street. Rendering credit: DAS Architects

Development Still Not Started at Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City

A recent site visit has observed no signs of demolition nor other forms of construction preparation at the site of the a 14-story, 86-room hotel proposed at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City. Designed by DAS Architects, the building will span 51,181 square feet and will feature a restaurant at the first and second floors. Permits list Midwest Construction and Painting Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $21.1 million.

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