1208 Chestnut Street. Credit: SgRA / Michael Alhadad

No Signs of Pending Construction at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that demolition work has still not started at the site of a 49-unit apartment building proposed at 1208 Chestnut Street in Midtown Village, Center City, even though demolition permits have already been issued for the dilapidated three-story structure currently occupying the property. Designed by SgRA and developed by Michael Alhadad, the building will span a narrow, through-block lot on the block between South 12th and South 13th streets, stretching north-south from Chestnut Street to Sansom Street. The building will span 51,436 square feet and will feature a basement, ground-floor commercial space, full sprinkling, and a roof deck. Permits list Christian A. Sanchez as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.5 million.

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5426 Market Street Plan

Permits Issued for Mixed-Use Development at 5426 Market Street in West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story mixed-use project proposed at 5426 Market Street in West Philadelphia. The project site is located at the corner of Market and Conestoga Streets. The total estimated construction cost is $980,000, which includes $40,000 allocated for excavation work. D and V Contractors Inc. is listed as the general contractor for the project. 24 Seven Design Group is responsible for the designs.

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502 West Glenwood Avenue Front Elevation

Permits Issued for Commercial Building at 502 West Glenwood Avenue in Glenwood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a one-story structure at 502 West Glenwood Avenue, located in the Glenwood section of North Philadelphia. The project will use a long-vacant lot at the corner of North 5th Street and Glenwood Avenue. DOTS Design Up LLC is listed as the contractor for the development, while the permit holder is Victor G. Leal-Ozuna.

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230-36 Vine Street Elevation 2

Permits Issued for 230-36 Vine Street in Old City, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new six-story mixed-use building at 230-36 Vine Street in Old City, Philadelphia. The project site is located on the south side of Vine Street between North Bodine Street and New Street. The new mixed-use will replace a shuttered structure that previously housed Painted Bride Arts Center. Atrium Design Group is listed as the design professional on the project.

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31 East Sharpnack Street Side Elevation

Single-Family Residence Proposed at 31 East Sharpnack Street in East Mount Airy

Permits have been issued for a new residential project proposed at 31 East Sharpnack Street in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia. The proposed project will occupy a vacant lot and include a partial basement, as outlined in the latest zoning and design documents. Construction costs are estimated at $315,000, covering general, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and excavation work. CAMA Self Directed IRA LLC is listed as the project owner. Assimilation Design Lab LLC is responsible for the designs. Structural plans are provided by JDM Engineering. Legacy Construction Inc. is named as the contractor.

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