933 North American Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Construction Not Yet Started at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that construction has still not started at a three-story building proposed at 933 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. A permit issued in June 2021 specified a front and rear third story addition, and a July permit excluded a front addition altogether and called only for a rear addition.

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918 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture

Construction Underway at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed considerable construction progress progress at a multi-building mixed-use complex at 918 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by L2Partridge and developed by Core Realty, the development, also known as 918-80 North Delaware Avenue, will consist of five seven-story buildings as well as a minor single-story one. The complex will hold a total of 418,480 square feet of space and offer 426 residential units.

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1514 22nd Street Side Elevation

Permits Issued for 1514 South 22nd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, three-unit apartment building at 1514 S 22nd Street in Central West, South Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot, located on the south side of a block at the intersection of Greenwich Street and 22nd Street. QQ Construction Inc is the general contractor. The project is designed by Sky Design Studio and the building features a cellar roof deck accessible by a pilothouse.

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Permits Issued for 2120 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East Near Temple University

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 2120 N 7th Street in North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant located on the north side of the block between 7th Street and Diamond Street. Jacob Y Mott Trading Inc is the property owner. Designed by 24 Seven Design Group Inc, the building will span 804 square feet, and will feature a basement and roof deck.

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Rendering of 4240 Chestnut Street. Credit: DAS Architects.

Excavation Underway at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted that excavation work is well underway at a seven-story, 128-unit mixed-use development at 4240 Chestnut Street in Spruce HillWest Philadelphia. Designed by DAS Architects, the structure is located on the south side of the block between South 42nd and South 43rd streets. The development will span 141,928 square feet, of which nearly 40,000 square feet will be used as office. Apartment sizes will likely average at just below 800 square feet each. Permits list Intercultural Family Services as the owner, Morris Clarke as the design professional, and HC Pody Company as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $15.3 million.

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