Rendering of 4701-15 Kingsessing Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Not Yet Started at 4701-15 Kingsessing Avenue in Cedar Park, Southwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work has still not started at a four-story, 76-unit multi-family building at 4701-15 Kingsessing Avenue in Cedar Park (alternately Squirrel Hill), Southwest Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the development will span 67,070 square feet and hold 55 parking spaces, two of which will be ADA and van accessible, as well as one designated for car sharing. The project will also include ten bicycle spaces. Permits list Kingsessing Realty LLC as the owner, Equinox Management & Construction LLC as the contractor, and a construction cost of $8.5 million.

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1103 South 47th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 1103 South 47th Street in Squirrel Hill, West Philadelphia

As noted in Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit, construction is nearing completion at a 15-unit multi-family building at 1103 South 47th Street in Squirrel HillWest Philadelphia, as revealed in our recent site visit. Designed by Designblendz, the building will rise four stories tall. A commercial space will be located on the ground floor and a roof deck will be included at the top of the structure. In total, the building will hold 20,771 square feet of space and cost an estimated $2.6 million to build.

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709 South 50th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work is nearing completion at a four-unit mixed-use building at 709 South 50th Street in Cedar ParkWest Philadelphia, which received permits last September. The development is located on the northeast side of the block between Willows Avenue and Pentridge Street. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise three stories (four if including the third-floor mezzanine), span 4,990 square feet and feature commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck. Permits list PMC Construction & Development as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $437,000.

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Rendering of 1640-48 North Hancock Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Not Yet Started at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Kensington

A recent site visit has revealed that construction has still not started at a six-story, 110-unit mixed-use development at 1640-48 North Hancock Street in Olde Kensington, although the site has been cleared and appears ready for excavation. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will feature commercial space on the ground floor and a garage. The structure will hold 119,155 square feet of floor space. Construction costs are specified at $10.5 million.

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1200 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2023

Construction Still Pending at 1200 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered no notable construction progress since our last visit in July at 1200 Ridge Avenue, a six-story, 46-unit development proposed in Poplar, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will rise from a 10,620-square-foot footprint and span 60,404 square feet, wit commercial space at the ground floor. The basement will be allocated to amenities such as parking space for 13 cars and 24 bicycles. A roof deck will be located atop the structure, and will provide panoramic views of the skyline. Permits list HC Pody Company and a construction cost of $6 million.

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