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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1429 Hope Street View

Permits Issued for 1429 Hope Street in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story residential building at 1429 Hope Street in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a lot spanning 740 square feet, bound by North Front Street, Master Street, Jefferson Street, facing Hope Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $350,000, with $310,000 as the general construction cost, $10,000 for plumbing, and $10,000 for mechanical work.

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