2121 East Dakota Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. November 2023

Construction Progresses at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed significant construction progress a three-story single-family dwelling at 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown. The new building will rise from a vacant lot sited on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The development will span 1,500 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.

Read More


444 York Street Section

Permits Issued for 444 West York Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for a residential project proposed for development at 444 West York Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will be constructed on a lot spanning 870 square feet, situated on a corner parcel by West Dauphin Street, North Orkney Street, North 5th Street, facing West York Street. RR Remodeling LLC is responsible for the designs and is also listed as the contractor.

Read More

The Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street. Rendering credit: DAS Architects

Demolition Prep Underway at Site of Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that demolition prep work has finally began at the site of the a 14-story, 86-room hotel proposed at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City. The permit calls for a total construction area of 51,181 square feet and specifies Midwest Construction and Painting Inc. as the contractor.

Read More

756 North 38th Street Site Plan

Permits Issued for 756 North 38th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story residential project proposed for development at 756 North 38th Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project site is located on a parcel at the intersection of Folsom Street and North 38th Street, bound by Aspen Street and North 39th Street. Permits list Kumas Homes LLC as the contractor. Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC is also on the project team. 24/7 Design Group is responsible for the designs.

Read More