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Foundation Underway at 1164 South 18th Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on February 7, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Foundation work is currently underway at a four-story, four-unit residential building under construction at 1164 South 18th Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, as Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed. Designed by 24/7 Design Group, the development will rise at the northwest corner of South 18th and Federal streets. Building features will include full sprinkling and a private roof deck accessible to a single unit. Permits list Federal 4 LP as the owner, Casey Lafferty as the contractor, and a construction cost of $400,000.

2501 Oakford Street. Credit: Stanev Potts Architects

Renovation Underway at 2501 Oakford Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Renovation work has made significant progress at the renovation of a former clothing factory and warehouse at 2501 Oakford Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. Designed by Stanev Potts Architects, the project adds a fifth floor to the hulking, dilapidated four-story structure and converts the interior into 54 residences and artist studios. The 8,397-square foot addition will boost the 52,420-square-foot structure to a total of 60,817 million, at a cost of $8.5 million in construction work. Permits list 25th and Oakford LLC as the owner and Reed Street Builders LLC as the contractor. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that significant progress has been made on the renovation, and the structure appears on track toward completion some time this or next year.

1939 Bainbridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2022

Completion Nears at Two-Family Building at 1939 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 6, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is nearly complete at a four-story, two-family building at 1939 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The structure stands at the northern side of the block between South 19th and South 20th streets and replaces a stately prewar rowhouse. According to permits, the new building’s footprint spans 684 square feet and the interior spans 3,392 square feet, lending a sizable average of nearly 1,700 square feet per unit. Features include full sprinkling, a basement, rear balconies, and a rooftop deck, which likely offers sweeping views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list MCG Investments 1939 Bain as the owner and Gerard McGeary as the contractor.

Rendering of Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Construction Appears Stalled at Bloc24 at 613 South 24th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 5, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction work remains on hold at Bloc24, a five-story, eight-unit residential building at 613 South 24th Street (with a full address of 613-19 South 24th Street) in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Moto Designshop, the structure will feature elevator service, a fresh food market at the ground floor, and an expansive roof deck that will span most of the rooftop and offer dramatic views of the nearby Center City skyline. Permits list 617 South 24th St LLC as the owner and Morgan Plecenik as the contractor, and specify a construction cost of $1.5 million.

The Trinity at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street. Credit: Gnome Architects

Completion Nears at The Trinity at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit revealed that completion is fast approaching at The Trinity, a seven-unit luxury condominium under construction at 1621-23 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments (which also acts as the contractor), the development rises four stories tall and will hold seven condominium units upon completion. The brick-clad structure will span 9,754 square feet and feature full sprinkling, balconies, and roof decks. Construction cost is specified at $970,000.

2118-20 Fitzwater Street. Exterior rendering. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Underway at Four-Unit Building at 2120 Fitzwater Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction is well underway at a four-unit apartment building at 2120-Fitzwater-Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the structure appears to rise four stories tall, although permits describe it as three stories high with a “level 3.5” mezzanine. The development will span a total of 3,550 square feet, lending an average of just under 900 square feet per unit, and will include a casement and full sprinkling. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor and a construction cost of $400,000.

539 West Berks Street via the development team

Construction Complete at Three-Story Rowhouse at 539 West Berks Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on February 4, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

In August 2020, Philly YIMBY reported that a zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 539 West Berks Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. More than a year later, the structure stands complete. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence was sold last December for $500,000. The structure replaces a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North 5th and North 6th streets and holds 3,416 square feet of interior space. Features include a basement and a roof deck, which offers largely unobstructed views of the surrounding area. Permits list V2 Properties Entity 6 LL as the owner, Plato Marinakos as the design professional, and V2 Properties Construction Management LLC as the contractor.

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

8:00 am on February 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

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.

Current view of 3232 Henry Avenue. Credit: Google.

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

7:30 am on February 3, 2022 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a massive multi-family conversion at 3232 Henry Avenue in East Falls, Northwest 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.

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

7:00 am on February 3, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

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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