700-30 Delaware Avenue and 711-35 North Front Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

Construction Underway at 700-30 North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction is underway at a half-million-square-foot, 488-unit mixed-use development at 700-30 North Delaware Avenue on the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the complex will consist of two seven-story buildings, one spanning the east half of the lot at 700-30 North Delaware Avenue and another to the west at 711-35 North Front Street, with a retail-fronted pedestrian promenade between the two offering public space.

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2053 East William Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 2053 East William Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of an attached three-story structure at 2053 East William Street in Kensington, North Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 1,065 square feet, situated on mid-block on a parcel bound by East Cambria Street, Coral Street, and Amber Street, facing East William Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $265,000, with $225,000 as the general construction cost, $20,000 for plumbing, and $10,000 for mechanical work. Permits list Finch Development LLC as the contractor. David P. McArthur Architectural Consulting is responsible for the designs.

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934-36 West Dauphin Street. Credit: Anthony Maso Architecture & Design.

Permits Issued for 934-36 West Dauphin Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family development at 934-36 West Dauphin Street, parcel B in North Philadelphia East. The new building will rise three stories tall and contain three residential units. A pilot house at the top of the structure will provide access to a roof deck. In total, the building will span 3,935 square feet of space. Anthony Maso & Design is responsible for the project’s design. The project is one of two new triplexes planned to be constructed side by side at the site.

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1916 Bainbridge Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 1916 Bainbridge Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family building located at 1916 Bainbridge Street in Graduate HospitalSouth Philadelphia. The new building will rise four floors and will contain three residential units. At the top of the new building, an access structure will provide a route to a roof deck that will act as an amenity space for the building. In total, the new building will span 4,915 square feet of space. Mass Architecture Studio is the firm behind the project’s design.

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869 North 43rd Street Plan

Permits Issued for a Four-Unit Building at 869 North 43rd Street, Belmont, Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at in Belmont, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on lot spanning 1,729 square feet, situated on a block bound by Brooklyn Street, Westminster Avenue, and Ogden Street, facing 869 North 43rd Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $550,000, with $500,000 as the general construction cost. Records show Erciyas Kemal listed as the property owner. Permits list City Life Construction LLC as the contractor. 24 Seven Design Group is responsible for the designs.

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