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W/Element Hotel from Arthaus. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Retail Space Opens at W/Element Hotel at 1439 Chestnut Street in Center City

8:00 am on October 28, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The dual-branded W/Element Hotel, located at 1439 Chestnut Street in Center City, has opened its final section to the public with the completion of its retail portion. Designed by Cope-Linder Architects and developed by the Chestlen Development Group, the tower rises 617 feet and 52 stories above ground, and stands at the former site of One Meridian Plaza, a block to the south of City Hall. Tutor Perini is the general contractor and The Lighting Practice is the lighting designer and contractor for the tower’s elaborate nighttime illumination. The skyscraper has an enormous impact on the skyline, more so than just about any other building completed in the past couple of years.

Current view of 2613 Federal Street. Credit: Google.

Permits issued for Three-Unit Building at 2613 Federal Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 28, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-unit multi-family building at 2613 Federal Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. Designed by CKG Architectural Studio, the new building will rise three stories tall plus basement. In total, the building is expected to yield 3,432 square feet of space. Kelly Ventures LLC is listed as the project’s contractor. Construction costs are specified at $151,800.

Current view of 1814 North 18th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 1814 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 27, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 1814 North 18th Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature a roof deck. GRIT Construction will serve as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $945,000.

315 West Berks Street. Looking north. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 315 West Berks Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot situated on the north side of the block between North Orianna Street and North 4th Street. The structure will span a 1,026-square-foot ground footprint and will contain 3,787 square feet of interior space, which gives an average of just over 1,200 square feet per apartment. Building features will include full sprinkling and a roof deck, which will offer unobstructed views in most directions. Permits list Jessie Claus as the owner, David McArthur as the design professional, and GTMO Development LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are stated at $250,000.

North Liberty Triangle at 1102-48 North 2nd Street. Credit: Streamline

Structural Framing Complete at North Liberty Triangle in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 26, 2021 By Jamie Meller

Construction has made significant headway at North Liberty Triangle, a two-building, 84-unit development at 1115-27 North American Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Façade work is underway at the four-story south building, while the north building has reached its full height, standing six stories above ground. Developed by Streamline Development, the mixed-use project will contribute significant density to the rapidly growing neighborhood.

Rendering of 2001-13 Abigail Street. Credit: Gnome Architects.

Completion Nears at Nine-Unit Townhouse Complex at 2001-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 26, 2021 By Jamie Meller

A nine-unit townhouse complex is nearing the final stages of construction at 2001-13 Abigail Street in Fishtown. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Catalyst City Development, the complex will feature a refined red brick facade that echoes classic Philadelphia rowhouses, combined with large modern windows with industrial-style black trim. Each townhouse will feature a private roof deck, and some will include private parking.

2222 Market Street rendering from Parkway Corp.

Cladding Underway at 2222 Market Street in Center City West

8:00 am on October 25, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The structural frame continues to rise and cladding installation has started at 2222 Market Street in Center City West. The building will stand 318 feet and 20 stories high, and provide a significant amount of office space as it will take up nearly the entire block. The structure was designed by Gensler and developed by Parkway Commercial Properties, which previously owned the parking lot that had spanned the tower’s entire future footprint.

1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Renderings revealed for 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 25, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 60-unit mixed-use development at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will entail the renovation of a historic bank building, as well as a new five-story structure on the remainder of the site. A 2,600-square-foot commercial space will be located on the ground floor, while the upper floors will hold 12 studios, 32 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedrooms. The complex will feature spaces for 20 cars and 20 bicycles. A roof deck and green roof will be located atop the building, with an additional 450-square-foot deck situated on the second floor.

841-51 South 2nd Street. Credit: HDP Architecture

Permits Issued for 42-Unit Building at 841-51 South 2nd Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 24, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 42-unit mixed-use building at 841-51 South 2nd Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia. The development will span an entire city block, replacing a small suburban-style strip mall, and will feature commercial space, full sprinkling, and a roof deck. The will almost certainly offer dramatic skyline views due to the building’s future prominence above the neighborhood. The project’s total area is planned at 54,313 square feet. Permits list Beck Street LLC as the owner, Brett Harman of Harman Deutsch Ohler Architecture as the designer, and Indian Harbour Asset Management LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $6.79 million.

Current view of of 833 North 40th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 833 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 24, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 833 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The new structure will rise four stories tall and have a roof deck situated on top. In total, the building will hold 6,717 square feet of space. Construction costs are estimated at $671,700.

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