2222 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square. Designed by MC3 Architects, the structure replaced a vacant lot on a block between West Dauphin Street, North Howard Street, and Waterloo Street. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $252,500.

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2022 North 3rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square. The building replaces a vacant lot sited on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by the Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure spans 2,800 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the Enam Abazi as the contractor.

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246 South 59th Street. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Renderings Revealed for 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a large new mixed-use development proposed at 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs CreekWest Philadelphia. The development will consist of the renovation of an existing industrial building on site in addition to the construction of a new building will rise four stories tall. Three commercial spaces at the ground floor will total 5,361 square feet, along with six parking spaces. A total of 96 residential units situated throughout the rest of the building spanning 76,729 square feet and 34 bicycle spaces will also be included within the developed, which was designed by DesignBlendz.

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2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

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1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at The Cecil at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at The Cecil, a mixed-use building at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde KensingtonNorth Philadelphia. The project is situated on the east side of the block between Turner Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building rises five stories tall and features commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above. Parking space is also included in the project.

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