619 North Broad Street. Credit: Brightcommon.

Construction Underway at 619 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has noted significant construction progress at a seven-story, 119-unit mixed-use building at 619 North Broad Street in PoplarLower North Philadelphia. Designed by Brightcommon, the development will feature commercial space spanning 3,791 square feet of space, as well as 90,882 square feet of residential space and 34 parking spaces.

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1429 Hope Street View

Permits Issued for 1429 Hope Street in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story residential building at 1429 Hope Street in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a lot spanning 740 square feet, bound by North Front Street, Master Street, Jefferson Street, facing Hope Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $350,000, with $310,000 as the general construction cost, $10,000 for plumbing, and $10,000 for mechanical work.

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1318 North 23rd Street

Permits Issued for 1318 North 23rd Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 1318 North 23rd Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 889 square feet, bound by North 23rd Street, West Thompson Street, and North 24rd Street, facing West Seybert Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $110,170 with $75,970 as the general construction cost, $17,000 for plumbing, and $6,000 for mechanical work.

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440 West Queen Lane

Permits Issued for 440 West Queen Lane in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 440 West Queen Lane in Germantown,  Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant parcel spanning 2,606 square feet, bound by Laurens Street, McKean Avenue, and West Bringhurst Street, facing West Queen Lane. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $352,688 with $254,188 as the general construction cost, $19,500 for plumbing, and $16,000 for mechanical work.

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