Rendering of 1101 Walnut Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

Construction Still Not Started at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction has still not started at an 18-story, 198-unit high-rise proposed at 1101 Walnut Street in Midtown VillageCenter City. Designed by JKRP Architects, the tower will span 138,150 square feet, with 4,420 square feet of retail space on the ground level and 6,281 square feet of office and amenities at the fourth floor. The project will also feature 34 off-site parking spaces and storage for 68 bicycles.

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1309 South 23rd Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 1309 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

New permits have been issued for a three-story single-family residential project proposed at 1309 South 23rd Street, Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,008 square feet, situated on a block bound by Wharton Street, Sears Street, and South 22nd Street, facing South 23rd Street. Maya’s Couch 1031 KH LLC is the property owner. Permits list Kumas Homes LLC as the contractor. Glenwood Engineering LLC is responsible for the designs.

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915-23 North Broad Street Elevation

Permits Issued for 915 North Broad Street in West Poplar, North Philadelphia

New permits have been issued for a seven-story, 70-unit mixed-use residential project proposed at 915-23 North Broad Street in West Poplar, Philadelphia. The building will be located on a lot spanning 16,000 square feet, situated mid-block West Girard Avenue, Poplar Street, North Watts Street, facing North Broad Street. Z Realty LLC is the property owner. Permits list Hong Da Construction Inc as the contractor. Sky Design Studio is responsible for the designs. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $9,000,000. Plans call for the demolition of an existing single-story structure on the site.

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2119 East York Street

Permits Issued for Construction at 2119 East York Street in East Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential project at 2119 East York Street in East Kensington. The project site is a parcel spanning an area of 825 square feet, located at the intersection of Martha Street and East York Street, bound by Frankford Avenue. Ochre LLC is listed as the property owner. Joseph Mulvihill is listed as the project’s design professional. Permits list Zatos Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $445,500 square feet.

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