804-16 North Orianna Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 804-16 North Orianna Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a sizable multi-family renovation of the existing school building at 804-16 North Orianna Street in Northern LibertiesNorth Philadelphia. Once completed, the entirety of the existing three-story building will be converted in favor of residential use, containing 20 new residential units. The total floor space under renovation within the structure is 14,009 square feet.

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2694 Richmond Street. Credit: ISA.

Permits Issued for 2964 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

Permits have been issued for a new multi-family renovation and addition to existing structures standing at 2964 Richmond Street in Port RichmondKensington. The project will entail the renovation of an existing row house in site and addition to this row house and industrial building at the rear of the property. The development will add 11 residential units to the site, all being apartments, and will also expand upon the commercial space that is situated along Richmond Street. The renovations will occur over 2,694 square feet of space, while the added floor space of 7,485 square feet will bring the new structure’s total to 10,179 square feet of space. ISA is the firm behind the project’s design.

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Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.

Construction Nears Completion at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is nearly complete at a six-story, 127-unit development at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The new structure rises on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the development will span 115,293 square feet and feature artist studio space on the ground floor. The complex will offer elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and parking for 27 cars. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $20.4 million.

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