1119 East Passyunk Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 1119 East Passyunk Avenue In Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use building at 1119 East Passyunk Avenue in Passyunk SquareSouth Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will stand three stories tall and feature commercial space on the ground floor and three residential units above. A single surface parking space will be located at the rear of the structure.

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The Marquis. Credit: Bernardon.

Updated Plans Revealed for The Marquis in Easton, PA

Updated plans have been shared for The Marquis, a large mixed-use development proposed at 27 South 3rd Street in Easton, PA. Designed by Bernardon, the building will stand seven stories tall and feature commercial space on the ground floor. The project will hold somewhere between 270 and 280 apartments, with rents starting around $1,300 per month, and 305 parking spaces, of which some being available to the public. Building amenities will include a dog park, pool, a picnic area, and a roof deck. The design has been updated design since YIMBY last shared renderings in September 2021.

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The Ridgemont at 6712 Ridge Avenue. Rendering credit: Ambit Architecture

Permits Issued for The Ridgemont in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 15-unit residential building at 6712 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will comprise a portion of The Ridgemont, a two-building, 18-unit development that also includes the renovation of an adjacent rowhouse that dates to 1890. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise four stories, or 42 feet, tall, and will span 10,640 square feet. Permits list Dr. Kyu Yi and Jung Hi Yi as the owners, Baltimore Select Properties LLC (aka Select Redevelopment) as the contractor, and a construction cost of $1.5 million.

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129 East Cumberland Street. Building elevations. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 129 East Cumberland Street in West Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit residential building at 129 East Cumberland Street in West Kensington. The building will replace a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North Lee Street and North Water Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure will span 6,292 square feet and feature full sprinkling, a cellar, and roof decks. Permits list Margaret and Thomas J. Cousin as the owners, Tota Builders, Inc. as the contractor, and a construction cost of $450,000.

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12 South 43rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2022

Construction Complete at Ludlow 43 in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction has been complete at Ludlow 43 at 12-14 South 43rd Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The building rises six stories and 76 feet tall, making it one of the larger buildings in the area. The development features 18 residential units, which include eight one-bedrooms, five two-bedroom, three three-bedroom, and two four-bedroom apartments. Also featured in the development will be five parking spaces, a fitness center, and a roof deck.

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