Rendering of 1015 South 3rd Street. Credit: HDO Architecture

Construction Still Not Started at 1015 South 3rd Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction has still not started at the site of a proposed four-story, 67-unit residential building at 1015 South 3rd Street in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia, although construction equipment is present at the site. The development will rise on the east side of the block between Washington Avenue and Carpenter Street. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will feature elevator service and a green roof.

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Construction Pending at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is still pending at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown. The structure will replace a dilapidated three-story rowhome on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,389 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor.

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1429-31 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2024

Construction Complete at 1429-31 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a four-story, 42-unit mixed-use residential and commercial project at 1429-31 Federal Street in Point BreezeSouth Philadelphia. The development rises on the north side of the block between South Broad Street and South 15th Street. Designed by Vincent Mancini, the development will span 34,668 square feet and feature retail space at the ground floor, a green roof, and parking for 14 bicycles. Permits list Top Gun Enterprises as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $3.8 million.

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1401 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2024

Renovations Underway at 1401 South Broad Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has documented progress of a renovation project underway at 1401 South Broad Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. Upon completion, the project will feature four residential units and ground-floor retail space. The project will add 1,787 square feet to the existing 3,554-square-foot building. Construction costs are listed at $205,000.

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