Rendering of The Royale. Credit: M Architects.

Construction Tops Out at The Royale at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction has topped out at The Royale, a four-story, 77-unit development at 6910 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by M Architects and developed by Stamm Development Group, the building will span 70,996 square feet and will feature underground parking and a green roof. Permits list Tester Construction Group as the contractor and a construction cost of $14 million.

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250 Gates Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of two four-story attached residential structures at 250 Gates Street in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia. The primary location is listed as 4768 Silverwood Street, with two parcels, Parcel A and Parcel B, being the specific construction sites. The buildings will be located along Gates Street, on a block bound by Silverwood Street, Sheldon Street, and Fountain Street. Jos. A. Serratore & Co. Architects is responsible for the designs. Permits list Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor and a total construction cost of $375,000.

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1233 North Myrtlewood Street. Building elevation. Credit: Pripstein Davies Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1233 North Myrtlewood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1233 North Myrtlewood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot on the east side of the block between West Stiles Street and West Thompson Street. Designed by Pripstein + Davies Architects, the building will span 2,380 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Optimal Construction Group as the contractor.

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The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Complete Streets Handbook Checklist. Credit: Atrium Design Group

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

Last month, YIMBY shared details on The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental project underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Today we analyze the development’s technical details, as outlined in zoning documents and the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans and zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Apartments will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

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3844 Fairmount Avenue Plan

Permits Issued For 3844 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a residential project proposed at 3844 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project proposal includes the construction of a new three-story building offering three residential units. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,395 square feet, situated on a block bound by Melon Street, North 39th Street, and North 38th Street, facing Fairmount Avenue. Permits list Able Eagle as the contractor. Alfa Engineering LLC is listed as the design professional. AHM Properties LLC is the permit holder. Construction costs are specified at $215,000, of which $180,000 is allocated toward general construction, and $35,000 for excavation work.

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