3801 Chestnut Street. Credit: Perkins and Will.

Renderings Revealed For 3801 Chestnut Street In University City, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a large mixed-use development at 3801 Chestnut Street in University CityWest Philadelphia. Designed by Perkins and Will and developed as a joint venture by Sterling Bay of Chicago and Botanic Properties of New York, the massive structure will hold 310,000 square feet. The 13-story building will include retail space at the ground floor, while the upper floors will contain lab and office space targeting life sciences.

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2326 North 7th Street. Building elevation. Credit: JT Ran Expediting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2326 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit apartment building at 2326 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. The development will rise from a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between Germantown Avenue and West York Street. The structure will span 3,953 square feet and will feature a basement and two roof decks. Permits list JT Ran Expediting as the party behind the zoning submission and JPL Construction as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $300,000.

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943-49 Washington Avenue. Credit: Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction Advances at 943-49 Washington Avenue in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed sustained construction work at a five-story, 24-unit residential building underway at 943-49 Washington Avenue in Bella VistaSouth Philadelphia. The project rises on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and South 10th Street, just to the north of the Italian Market. Upon completion, The building will span 29,535 square feet and will feature ground-level retail. Permits list TBC LLC as the contractor and Lonny Rossman as the design professional. Construction costs are specified at $4.2 million.

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