244 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023

Construction Nears Completion at Townhouse Complex at 244-58 North 2nd Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at an 11-townhouse development at 244-58 North 2nd Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by LandMark Architectural Design, each townhouse stands four stories tall and spans nearly 5,000 square feet, and feature a cellar, a roof deck, an elevator, and a two-car garage. Permits list OCF Construction as the contractor.

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2302-04 Gordon Street Section

Permits Issued for 2302-04 Gordon Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 2302-04 Gordon Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia. The building will be located on vacant lot spanning 1,278 square feet, situated on a block at the intersection of  Tulip Street, East Gordon Street, Dauphin Street, and Memphis Street. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story single-family residence with a basement. 24 Seven Design Group is listed as the design professional. Permits list Loney Engineering as the contractor.

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4401 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Construction Not Yet Started at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has still not started at a 175-unit mixed-use building proposed 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 feature 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 development will also offer parking for 189 cars and 62 bicycles.

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3623 Fairmount Avenue Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 3623 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a residential project proposed for development at 3623 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project proposal includes the construction of a new three-story building offering four residential units. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,520 square feet, situated on a block bound by Olive Street, North 37th Street, and North 36th Street, facing Fairmount Avenue. Permits list Penstone Building Corporation as the contractor. KCA Design Associates LLC is listed as the design professional. Alfa Properties LLC is the permit holder.

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