300 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Progresses at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction continues at a steady pace at 300 Christian Street, a multi-family building in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise three stories tall and hold 30 residential units, as well as underground parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. The project will include a roof deck.

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12+Sansom at 123-27 South 12th Street. Rendering credit: Studios Architecture

Exterior Nears Completion at 12+Sansom at 123 South 12th Street in Midtown Village, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that exterior construction is nearing completion at 12+Sansom, a 240-foot-tall, 20-story residential high-rise under construction at 123 South 12th Street (alternately 123-27 South 12th Street) in Midtown Village, Center City. The 370,860-square-foot development will provide 399 rental apartments, as well as 10,844 square feet of retail. The project team consists of Studios Architecture as the design architect, BLT Architects as the architect of record, Greystar Real Estate Partners as the developer, and Clemens Construction Company as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $132.25 million.

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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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