841-51 South 2nd Street. Credit: HDP Architecture

Superstructure Rises at 841-51 South 2nd Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that the superstructure is rising at a four-story, 42-unit mixed-use development at 841-51 South 2nd Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia. The project is situated at the northeast corner of 2nd and Christian streets. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture, the development will span 54,313 square feet, with a plaza at the street corner and retail on the ground floor, as well as a roof deck. Permits list Indian Harbour Asset Management LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $6.79 million.

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1164 South 18th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Completion Approaches at 1164 South 18th Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work is rapidly nearing completion at a four-story, four-unit residential building under construction at 1164 South 18th Street in Point BreezeSouth Philadelphia, as Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed. Designed by 24/7 Design Group, the development will rise at the northwest corner of South 18th and Federal streets. A private roof deck will be accessible to a single unit. Permits list Federal 4 LP as the owner, Casey Lafferty as the contractor, and a construction cost of $400,000.

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Parking Garage at 3800 Powelton Avenue. Credit: THA Consulting

Construction Nearly Complete at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Garage in University City, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is nearly complete at a nine-story parking garage for the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center at 3800 Powelton Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia. Designed and engineered by Pennoni and THA Consulting, the massive structure will span 481,702 square feet and offer parking for 1,483 cars and 129 bicycles, as well as ground-level commercial space. Permits list HSC Builders & Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $46.4 million.

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Rendering of The Standard At Philadelphia at 119 South 31st Street. Rendering credit: CUBE 3

Cladding Approaches Parapet at The Standard at Philadelphia in University City, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has topped-out at The Standard At Philadelphia, a 209-foot-tall, 19-story residential tower under construction at 119 South 31st Street in University CityWest Philadelphia, and that cladding is now reaching the upper levels. Designed by CUBE 3 and developed by Landmark Properties, the 362,117-square-foot structure will rise from a narrow, through-block lot stretching between South 30th and South 31st streets, and will house 280 residential units.

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130 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Studio HS4.

Renderings Revealed for 130 West Girard Avenue In Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a seven-story, 84-unit mixed-use development proposed at 130 West Girard Avenue in Northern LibertiesNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Studio HS4, with Colliers Consulting also as part of the project team, the new building will include around 57,000 square feet of residential space, 3,500 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor, and 11 parking spaces.

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