809 Diamond Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Foundations Underway at 809 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that foundation work is currently underway at a four-story, 11-unit multi-family building at 809 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure will span 11,360 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list Tester Construction as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $1.5 million.

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1312 North 6th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Foundations Underway at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that foundation work is underway at a three-story, three-unit residential building at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. The property ismsituated on the west side of the block between West Thompson and Master streets. Permits list Santech Construction Corp. as the contractor and a construction cost of $685,000.

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720 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Construction Underway at 720-30 West Berks Street Near Temple University

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY 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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1423 North 8th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Construction Complete at 1423 North 8th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction has been completed at a three-story building at a three-story, three-unit building at 1423 North 8th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. The building rises on the east side of the block between Master and Jefferson streets. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure spans 3,492 square feet, which lends an average of over 1,100 square feet per apartment. Units feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers/dryers, and gas fireplaces. Permits list LNHA New Homes LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $271,000.

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