The Mark at 3615 Chestnut Street. Building rendering. Credit: BKV Group

Construction Underway at The Mark at 3615 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is well underway at The Mark, a 34-story, 363-unit high-rise building at 3615 Chestnut Street in University City, West Philadelphia. The 414-foot-tall tower will rise from a through-block lot extending from Chestnut Street to the south and Ludlow Street to the north. Designed by the BKV Group and developed by Landmark Properties, the building will span 415,849 square feet and will feature extensive amenity space and parking for 70 cars and 96 bicycles. Permits list Landmark Urban Construction PA as the contractor.

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3930 Brown Street. Aerial view prior to redevelopment. Credit: 24 7 Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 3930 Brown Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 3930 Brown Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the south side of the block between North 39th Street and Union Street. Designed by 24/7 Design Group, the building will span 3,772 square feet and will include a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Black Sea Construction as the contractor.

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1609 West Norris Street. Building plan and elevations. Credit: Danilo C. Vicencio Architect via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1609 West Norris Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, three-unit residential building at 1609 West Norris Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia. The new building will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North 16th and North 17th streets and will offer a basement and a roof deck. Designed by Danilo C. Vicencio Architect, the structure will span 4,811 square feet. Permits list Omar Alsayyed as the contractor.

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4452 Griscom Street. Building rendering. Credit: Loney Engineering & Consulting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4452 Griscom Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, nine-unit residential building at 4452 Griscom Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The new building will replace a vacant lot situated on the northwest side of the block between Farina Street and Sellers Street. Designed by Loney Engineering & Consulting, the structure will span 7,870 square feet and will include a basement. Permits list Intensified Builders as the contractor.

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1413 North 8th Street. Building section. Credit: Fusa Designs via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1413 North 8th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 3351 North 19th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. The new development will rise from a vacant lot situated on the east side of the block between Master Street and Jefferson Street. Designed by Fusa Designs, the building will span 2,664 square feet and will include a basement and a roof deck. Permits list SL Construction as the contractor.

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