1200 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2024.

Construction Still Not Started at 1200 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed no notable construction progress 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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Rendering of 1201-15 Callowhill Street. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Foundations Underway at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has started at a six-story, 65-unit mixed-use building at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will feature 83,667 square feet of residential area. All units will be designated as co-living spaces, boasting 239 beds in total. The project will also include 3,989 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 8,854 square feet of office and amenity space. A 17,790-square-foot underground garage will hold 41 parking spaces, with two being ADA-compliant and three designated for electric vehicles. A total of 22 bicycle spaces will be included, as well. Permits list a construction cost of $17.2 million.

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502 Wood Street Rendering via JKRP Architects

Construction Not Yet Started at 502 Wood Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction has still not started at the six-story, 50-unit apartment building proposed at 502 Wood Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the building will span 55,470 square feet and feature two elevators and parking for 13 cars. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.55 million.

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619 North Broad Street. Credit: Brightcommon.

Construction Underway at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted significant construction progress at a seven-story, 119-unit mixed-use building at 619 North Broad Street in PoplarLower North Philadelphia. Designed by Brightcommon, the development will feature commercial space spanning 3,791 square feet of space, as well as 90,882 square feet of residential space and 34 parking spaces.

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