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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3811 Main Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Construction Anticipated at 3811 Main Street in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has shown that construction has not yet begun at a six-story, 36-unit apartment building at 3811 Main Street in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia. The development will rise on the northeast side of the street, across from the Schuylkill River. The structure will span a 28,174-square-foot footprint and will offer 69,876 square feet and will include five commercial spaces and full sprinkling. A total of 46 parking spaces will be offered, which include four accessible and three electric vehicle spaces. In addition, space will be allocated for 12 bicycles. Permits list W-G Main Street LLC as the owner, David J. Plante of Ruggiero Plante Land Design as the design professional, and US Best Construction Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $5.7 million.

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1201 Normandy Place. Credit: DIGSAU.

Permits Issued for Multi-Level Garage at 1201 Normandy Place in the Navy Yard, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a parking garage at 1201 Normandy Place in The Navy YardSouth Philadelphia. Designed by DIGSAU, the new building will rise six stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor that will span 11,882 square feet. The structure will hold a total over 240,000 square feet with 661 parking spaces. Construction costs are estimated at $20 million.

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