3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Rendering credit: Practice for Architecture and Urbanism

YIMBY Looks at Interiors of 28-Story Tower Under Construction at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in University City, West Philadelphia

University City, the central hub of West Philadelphia, is teeming with new under-construction developments. Of these, one of the most significant is the 361-foot-tall, 28-story mixed-use tower currently rising at 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, the building will span a total of 559,583 square feet of interior space, combining commercial space on the lower floors with 326 residential floors situated above. Today YIMBY looks at imagery of the development’s proposed amenity space, both indoor and outdoor.

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Current view of 3232 Henry Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 178-Unit Conversion at 3232 Henry Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a massive multi-family conversion at 3232 Henry Avenue in East FallsNorthwest Philadelphia. The existing building rises 11 stories tall, making it one of the tallest in the neighborhood. Once work is completed, the former medical facility will be converted into 178 apartments. A green roof will be situated atop the structure. In total, the building holds 200,010 square feet of space. LRK is listed as the design professional. Renovation work is expected to cost $15.4 million.

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1831 South 4th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2022

Construction Complete of Single-Family Rowhouse at 1831 South 4th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

Construction has been complete at a three-story, single-family rowhouse at 1831 South 4th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia, as revealed by Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit. The structure replaces a vacant site at the northeast corner of Sough 4th and Sigel streets and includes a cellar and a roof deck, which likely offers open vistas due to the building’s relatively prominent height. Permits list Enam Abazi as the owner and Gezim Kupa as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $120,000.

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Riverwalk, looking southeast. Credit: PMC Property Group

YIMBY Looks at Rental Amenities at Riverwalk at 60 North 23rd Street in Center City West

Recently, Philadelphia YIMBY published an overview of Riverwalk, also known as Riverwalk Philly, a rental complex at 60 North 23rd Street in Center City West (alternately Logan Square). Designed by Gensler and developed and built by the PMC Property Group, the development consists of two high-rise buildings that will offer a total of 711 rental units. The 315-foot-tall, 28-story, 331-unit Riverwalk North is already open for residents, while the slightly larger, 362-foot-tall, 32-story, 380-unit Riverwalk South is still under construction. Today, YIMBY looks at the development’s 50,000-square-foot amenity suite and the development’s extensive resident services.

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2023 Oakford Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. January 2022

Construction Complete at Three-Story Rowhouse at 2023 Oakford Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

A three-story single-family rowhouse stands complete at 2023 Oakford Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, as YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed. The building rises from a 600-square-foot footprint and boasts 2,000 square feet of interior space, full sprinkling, and a roof deck that overlooks the Center City skyline. Permits list Oakford2023 LLC as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Bekim Daku as the contractor. The total construction cost is listed at $176,000, of which $12,000 apiece is allocated for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.

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