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2966-68 Richmond Street. Rendering credit: KJO Architecture

Construction Complete at 2966-68 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on March 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is complete at a four-story, ten-unit mixed-use building at 2966-68 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The development rises on the north side of the block between Ann Street and East Indiana Avenue, across from the Interstate-95 aka the Delaware Expressway. Designed by KJO Architecture, the structure holds 9,745 square feet of interior space, of which 2,000 square feet are allocated for as commercial. The remaining 7,745 are residential, lending an average of just under 775 square feet per unit. Permits list A Frame Management LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.6 million.

Rendering of 2600-40 East Hagert Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Underway at 2600-40 East Hagert Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on March 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY revealed that construction is underway at 2600-40 East Hagert Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington, where an townhouse complex is proposed. The development replaces a large grass lot bound by East Hagert Street to the northeast, Almond Street to the northwest, and East Boston Street to to the southwest. Designed by Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture and developed by Streamline, the project will offer 11 four-story townhouses, each spanning 2,488 square feet. Permits list M.Y.L. Corp. as the owner and Shawn Bullard as the contractor.

Rendering of 2157 East Lehigh Avenue. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Construction Underway at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in Kensington

8:00 am on February 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is underway at a 278-unit mixed-use complex at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. Designed by DesignBlendz, the project will consist of four structures rising between 60 to 75 feet. Building A (01) will rise six stories and span 73,124 square feet, and contain commercial space at the ground floor and 81 residential units, a roof deck, and a small parking garage, with construction costs estimated at $3.5 million. Building B (02) will rise seven stories, span 65,550 square feet, and feature 72 units. Building C (03) will rise six stories, hold 60 residences, span 56,981 square feet, and include a roof deck and a garage, though it will not offer commercial space on the ground floor, and cost $3.5 million to build. Matching the other structures, Building D (04) will also reach a height of six stories and include a garage and 65 residential units, though it will not house any commercial space. In total, the building will hold 71,437 square feet of space, and cost $3.5 million. The entire complex will offer parking for 132 cars and 96 bicycles.

1744 Waterloo Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2023

Construction Tops Out at 1744 Waterloo Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on February 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has topped-out at a four-story, single-family structure at 1744 Waterloo Street in Fishtown, Kensington. Located on the west side of the block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and West Montgomery Avenue, the building will span a 500-square-foot footprint and will feature a full basement and a roof deck. Y & A Properties LLC is the listed owner.

2138 East Albert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2023

Construction Complete at 2138 East Albert Street in East Kensington

7:00 am on February 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is complete at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2138 East Albert Street in East Kensington, situated on the southwest side of the block between Martha Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by 24 7 Design Group, the building rises 34 feet to the main roof (38 feet to the parapet and 43 feet to the top of the pilot house) and features a roof deck and full sprinkling. Permits list John Laychock as both the owner and the contractor.

1818 North 53rd Street. Credit: KORE Design.

Renderings Revealed For 1818 North 53rd Street In Wynnefield, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 27, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a large mixed-use development located at 1818 North 53rd Street in Wynnefield, West Philadelphia. Designed by KORE Design, the building will stand five stories tall, with just under 1,300 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor. The rest of the building will contain 98 residential units, spanning 91,213 square feet of space. Roughly 12,997 square feet of space will be dedicated for an included parking for 34 cars and 33 bike bicycles.

2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Looking northeast. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Site Prep Underway at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West

8:00 am on February 26, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that site preparation work is underway for the construction of a 307-foot-tall, 23-story mixed-use tower at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the PMC Property Group (which also serves as the contractor), the curvy edifice will rise on a slender-wedge shaped lot by the Schuylkill River waterfront and will contain 334,201 square feet of interior space. The project will offer 287 residential units as well as office space and parking for 44 cars and 96 bicycles. Permits list a construction cost of $105 million.

4415 Chestnut Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2023

Construction Underway at 4415 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 25, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted significant construction progress at a five-story, 40-unit mixed-use building at 4415 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. Designed by Wulff Architects and developed by Orens Brothers Real Estate, the building will include retail space as well as features such as elevator service, a green roof, full sprinkling, and 14 bicycle spaces. Permits list Orens Development Inc. as the owner and Orens Brothers Inc. as the general contractor. Construction is expected to cost $5.5 million. The structure will be a part of a two-building complex that extends through the block to Ludlow Street to the north, which will total 70 units.

The Standard at Philadelphia at 119 South 31st Street. Credit: CUBE 3

Topping-Out Approaches at The Standard at Philadelphia in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 24, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is approaching topping-out at The Standard At Philadelphia, a 209-foot-tall, 19-story residential tower under construction at 119 South 31st Street in University City, West Philadelphia. 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 geared toward university students.

230 Vine Street. Rendering credit: Atrium Design Group

Redevelopment Still Pending at Painted Bride Art Center at 230 Vine Street in Old City

8:00 am on February 23, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that the Painted Bride Art Center still stands shrouded at 230 Vine Street in the Old City section of Center City. The building, adorned with artist Isaiah Zagar’s whimsical mosaic, will be topped by a 64-unit residential extension.

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