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Six-Story Development Anticipated at 200 Race Street in Old City, Center City

8:00 am on September 30, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

A mixed-use development is anticipated at 200 Race Street, located at the southwest corner of Race Street and North Second Street in the Old City neighborhood of Center City, a block south of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Originally proposed to stand 230 feet and 19 stories tall, has since been downsized to 65 feet and six stories after pushback from the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Designed by Ambit Architecture and developed by Revolution Development Group, the revised iteration will contain 6,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor and 49 residential units above.

Permits Filed for 1917 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Central Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 30, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family residential structure at 1917 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Central Philadelphia. The building will span a footprint of 1,296 square feet and will feature a roof deck. 2103 N Franklin LLC is the listed owner.

Permits Filed for 2505 Mascher Street in Kensington

7:00 am on September 30, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 2505 Mascher Street in Kensington. The building will replace an overgrown lot with a metal fence surrounding the property. The attached structure will include a roof deck. The site, which sits close to the corner of North Mascher Street and West Cumberland Street, is owned by NHA Development LLC.

Renovations Planned for International House at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 29, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renovations are planned for International House, a 14-story, 221,000-square-foot tower located at 3701 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The Brutalist building’s number of residential units will rise from the current 346 to 400, and a grocery store will take up the ground floor. A new 14-story wing will be built on the side of the property fronting Chestnut Street, replacing a plaza. The developer, CSC Co-Living, has secured a $33 million loan for the project.

Philadelphia Family Court Building to Get Hotel Conversion at 1801 Vine Street in Logan Square, Center City

7:30 am on September 29, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The Family Court Building at 1801 Vine Street in Center City’s Logan Square area was designed by John T. Widrim and W.R. Morton Keast and built between 1938 and 1941. In 2014, the Philadelphia Family Court moved out and the Peebles Corporation purchased the building with plans to convert it into a 220-room Journal Hotel. The hotel will span 250,000 square feet and feature a roof terrace, lounge area and spa. In addition to the hotel, Peebles is also considering options for some office space within the development.

Demolition, Construction Permits Filed for 1854 North 17th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on September 29, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a three-story rowhouse and the construction of another three-story, three-unit residential structure at 1854 North 17th Street in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood in North Philadelphia. Alfa Engineering Inc. is the listed design professional and Patel Pankaj is the listed owner of the property, which is located a few blocks west of Temple University.

Pearl Properties to Renovate 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Logan Square, Center City

8:00 am on September 28, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Most new developments proposed along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Logan Square area of Center City consist of ground-up construction, yet at least one will involve a major renovation instead. The eight-story office building at 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, also known as the United Way Building, was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola Associates and was completed in 1971 with a height of 89 feet and over 60,000 square feet of floor space. In April 2018, Pearl Properties purchased the entire building for $10.9 million. The exterior will remain largely intact, yet the interior will be thoroughly renovated up to a competitive 21st century standard. The future tenant will also have the option to install their logo on the the building parapet.

2463 North Orkney Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 2463 North Orkney Street in West Kensington

7:30 am on September 28, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A demolition permit has been filed for a vacant, formerly residential rowhouse at 2463 North Orkney Street in West Kensington. The property consists of a two-story prewar structure with an incomplete third level addition. Viera Luis is the listed owner.

Permits Filed for 2327 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

7:00 am on September 28, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2327 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. The new building will include a cellar, a commercial space on the ground floor, two residences on the floors above, a rear deck at the second story, and a roof deck at the top. The overall structure, including the roof access pilot house, is not to exceed 48 feet in height. The property is under the ownership of Kazantzis Athena.

Renderings Released for Wissahickon Transportation Center Renovation

8:00 am on September 27, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Wissahickon Transportation Center, located at 5001 Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia, is a bustling transfer station served by numerous bus routes. A complete facelift is planned for the station, which sees around 7,000 riders each weekday. Renderings have recently been released for the future station.

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