3615 Sears Street. Credit: Here’s The Plan.

Permits Issued For 3615 Sears Street In Forgotten Bottom, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family development at 3615 Sears Street in Forgotten BottomSouth Philadelphia. The new building will rise three stories tall, with 11 residential units inside. A pilot house will be located at the top of the structure, used for maintenance access as plans do not include a roof deck. In total, the structure is slated to bring 12,000 square feet of new space online. Here’s The Plan is the firm handling the design work, with Omega Home Builders taking on the contracting portion of the project.

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342 West Girard Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2024

Construction Complete at 342 West Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit Philly YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is finished at a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 342 West Girard Avenue (also known as 342-54 West Girard Avenue) in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture and developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the project spans 43,010 square feet (which will include 2,252 square feet of retail) and will feature a basement and a parking garage. Permits list Ferraro Construction Group LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $4 million.

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230 North 23rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2024

Construction Nearly Finished at Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is nearly complete at Edgewater Apartments, a seven-story, 180-unit residential building at 230 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the 145,473-square-foot structure will 83 feet and features residences ranging from studios to two bedrooms.

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1000-10 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: Canno Design.

Construction Underway at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is well underway at a seven-story, 78-unit mixed-use building at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown. The new building will replace a parking lot situated on a block bound by North Delaware Avenue to the southeast, Frankford Avenue to the west, East Allen Street to the north, and Sarah Street to the east. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by the Archive Development, the structure will span 69,160 square feet, which will include 4,374 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Residential amenities will include elevator service, a roof deck, and parking for 26 bicycles. Permits list the Tester Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $12.95 million.

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3345 North 19th Street. Building elevation. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development

Permits Issued for 3345 North 19th Street in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, three-unit residential building at 3345 North 19th Street in Nicetown-Tioga, North Philadelphia. The new development will rise from a vacant lot situated on the east side of the block between West Westmoreland and Ontario streets. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,447 square feet. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor.

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