828-40 North 2nd Street. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture.

Permits Issued for 828-40 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 55-unit mixed-use building located at 828-40 North 2nd Street in Northern LibertiesNorth Philadelphia. Upon completion, the new building will rise five stories tall, with a commercial space at the ground floor. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will span a total of 59,375 square feet. Permits list the construction cost at just over $7.1 million.

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720-30 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Facade Assembly Underway at 720-30 West Berks Street Near Temple University

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is underway at a three-story, 44-unit multi-family building at 720-30 West Berks Street in North Philadelphia East near Temple University. The development, situated at the southwest cornet of West Berks and North Franklin streets, will span 41,302 square feet upon completion, and will feature full sprinkling. Permits list T N Ward Company as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.9 million.

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3401 Wallace Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2022

Construction Complete at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by PPhilly YIMBY has revealed that construction is complete at a four-story, 12-unit multi-family structure at 3401 Wallace Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. Certain apartments will have access to private roof decks. Sweeping views of the skyline will likely be available from the top floor, spanning from University City to Center City and beyond. The property sits at the northwest corner of Wallace and 34th streets. The 15,755-square-foot building will cost an estimated $2.5 million to build. 3401 Wallace LLC is the listed owner.

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