2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

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1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at The Cecil at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at The Cecil, a mixed-use building at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde KensingtonNorth Philadelphia. The project is situated on the east side of the block between Turner Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building rises five stories tall and features commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above. Parking space is also included in the project.

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Permits Filed for 2142 North Franklin Street, North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of two three-story residential buildings at 2140-2142 North Franklin Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will be constructed on two vacant lots spanning 991 square feet each, situated on a corner block bound by North 8th Street, Diamond Street, and West Susquehanna Avenue, facing North Franklin Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $111,170, with $77,970 as the general construction cost, $17,000 for plumbing, and $6,000 for mechanical work.

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2043-51 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Nearly Complete at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a six-story, 35-unit residential building at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown, though permits were issued last October. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and 35 bicycle spaces. Tester Construction is listed as the contractor.

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