1854 North 17th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2022

Construction Complete at 1854 North 17th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

A recent Philly YIMBY site visit has confirmed that construction has been completed at a three-story, three-unit residential structure at 1854 North 17th Street in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood in North Philadelphia. Alfa Engineering Inc. is the listed design professional and Patel Pankaj is the listed owner of the property, which is located a few blocks west of Temple University. The construction permit specifies Cesar Sanchez of Norwood, PA as the contractor.

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4401 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Construction Anticipated at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

Construction has not yet begun at a large mixed-use project at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by Oombra Architects and developed by Atapco Properties, the development will span 178,837 square feet and hold 185 residential units, with 34 studios, 117 one-bedrooms units, and 34 two-bedroom apartments. A total of 4,760 square feet of commercial space will be located on the ground floor on Ridge Avenue, as well as 2,200 square feet of outdoor space. A 8,100-square-foot roof deck and a 3,400-square-foot green roof will be located atop the building. The project will also offer parking for 189 cars and 62 bicycles.

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