1833 North Van Pelt Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Complete at 1833 North Van Pelt Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

A recent Philly YIMBY visit has revealed that construction is complete at a single-family development at 1833 North Van Pelt Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The building replaces a vacant grass lot situated around halfway between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street. The structure features a roof deck. Joseph Siano Sr. and Daniel Siano J. [[sic] and are the listed owners.

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Construction Underway at 2008 North Broad Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia

Construction is underway at a mixed-use development at 2008 Broad Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia. The building will stand six stories tall with a 1,600-square-foot commercial space at the ground floor, with 40 residential units and 14 bicycle spaces included in the development. Construction costs are estimated at $1.5 million for the 22,128-square-foot project.

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500-02 South Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Demolition Pending at 500-02 South Street, South Philadelphia

A recent Philly YIMBY visit observed no new construction progress at a multi-family renovation of 500-02 South Street in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. The building will rises three stories tall, with two private roof decks at the top of the structure. The second and third floors will be refitted to accommodate four residential units, while the existing retail space on the ground floor to remain. The renovation cost is listed at $350,000.

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1738 North Gratz Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Nears Completion at 1738 North Gratz Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is nearing completion at 1738 North Gratz Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling occupies a 1,107-square-foot footprint on the west side of the block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and West Montgomery Avenue. Philadelphia Housing Authority is the listed owner. All State Services LLC is the listed contractor.

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7619 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Morrissey Design

Permits issued For 7611-17 Germantown Avenue In Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 114-unit mixed-use development at 611-17 Germantown Avenue in Mount AiryNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects, the building will rise five stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. Thenstructure will span 148,786 square feet, with a green roof at the top of the building, and space dedicated toward 38 parking spaces (two being van accessible), and 39 bike spaces. Construction costs are estimated at $15 million.

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