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

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

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.

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2222 Market Street rendering from Parkway Corp.

Cladding Underway at 2222 Market Street in Center City West

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.

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1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Renderings revealed for 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

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.

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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

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.

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