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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Rendering of CASA MAR via Tower Investments.

$3 Billion Development Plan Unveiled For Atlantic City’s Bader Field

A massive $3 billion redevelopment master plan has been revealed for the 140-acre Bader Field site in Atlantic City. The project, called CASA MAR anf drveloped in partnership by both Tower Investments and Post Brothers, would be one of the largest in the city’s history, built over five phases ovet an estimated span of 12 years. The project is expect to add around 10,000 residential units to the local market. An additional 400,000 square feet of office and retail space is also planned for the property, making it a true mixed-use neighborhood. A total of 20 acres of public amenity space such as green spaces and parks will also be included with the project.

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3836 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Haverford Square Design.

Foundation Work Underway at 3836 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit has discovered that foundation work is underway at a three-story, seven-unit development at 3836 Haverford Avenue in MantuaWest Philadelphia, though construction permits had been issued several months ago. The project, situated on the south side of the block between North 38th and North 39th streets, replaces a vacant lot nestled next to a prewar rowhouse. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the development will span 4,800 square feet and will feature a private roof deck for one of the units. Permits list Haverford Sq GC LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $400,000.

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