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Rendering of Arthaus. Image by Dranoff Properties

Construction Elevator Being Removed at Arthaus in Washington Square West, Center City

8:00 am on November 2, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The exterior construction elevator is currently being removed at Arthaus at 311 South Broad Street in Washington Square West, Center City. Earlier this year the tower reached its full height of 542 feet and 47 stories. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Dranoff Properties, the development will offer 108 condominium units and retail space. Construction is nearing completion and the building has already become a prominent addition to the skyline.

The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue. Credit: CANNOdesign

Exterior Work Progresses at The Maven at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 2, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction progress continues at The Maven, a 28-unit mixed-use development located at 1533 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Khosla Properties, the building already stands at its final height of five stories. Upon completion, the 23,665-square-foot project will offer commercial space on the ground floor and residences consisting of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Tester Construction is the development’s general contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $3.9 million.

Current view of 2215 North 7th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on November 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 12-unit mixed-use building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. Upon completion, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature 15,649 square feet of space, which includes commercial space on the ground floor. James Clancy is the design professional listed, with Liberty Star Management INC the listed contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $2.1 million.

1326 Mifflin Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google Street View

Demolition Permits Issued at 1326 Mifflin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 1, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the demolition of a three-story prewar rowhouse at 1326 Mifflin Street in Passyunk Square, South Philadelphia. The attached structure is situated on the south side of the block between East Passyunk Avenue and South Juniper Street, about one short block east of Broad Street. The filing enumerates the structure’s footprint at 684 square feet and the interior clocks in at 2,052 square feet. Permits list Jenny Weinar as the owner and Pedro Palmer Construction Inc. as the contractor. Demolition costs are specified at $27,000.

6602 and 6604 Lansdowne Avenue. Looking southwest. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for Two Three-Unit Buildings at 6602 and 6604 Lansdowne Avenue in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of two three-story, three-unit residential buildings at 6602 and 6604 Lansdowne Avenue in Carroll Park, West Philadelphia. The adjacent structures will rise on a vacant lot just off the intersection of Landsowne Avenue and North 66th Street. The two appear to be developed in conjunction as the same team is listed for each, and will apparently be twinned as the pair shares the exact same figures. Each building will span a ground footprint of 1,484 square feet, contain 3,051 square feet of interior space (granting an average of around 1,000 square feet per unit), and feature full sprinkling. Permits for each property list City Block Acq VIII LLC as the owner, Scott Woodruff as the design professional, and AIMES LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $389,900 per structure.

Rendering of Dilworth House. Credit: Cope Linder Architects.

Permits Issued for Dilworth House at 223 South 6th Street in Society Hill, Center City

8:00 am on October 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for Dilworth House, an 11-story development set to stand at 223 South 6th Street in Society Hill, Center City. Designed by Cope Linder Architects, the new building will offer 10 residential units, all ultra-luxury condominiums. The project will contain 56,634 square feet of interior space and include 20 valet-served parking spades situated underground, set to be accessed from Randolph Street. Construction costs are estimated at $7.5 million as per the permit.

2500 North Mascher Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 14-Unit Building at 2500 North Mascher Street in West Kensington

7:30 am on October 30, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The ongoing urban revival continues in West Kensington with a permit issue for a four-story, 14-unit residential building at 2500 North Mascher Street. The development will replace a vacant lot at the northwest corner of North Mascher and West Cumberland streets, and will likely extend across the block to Mutter Street to the west. The building will span a 2,867-square-foot ground footprint and hold 14,337 square feet of interior space, which averages to just over 1,000 square feet per typical unit. The project will feature a cellar, full sprinkling, and roof decks, which promise sweeping skyline vistas due to the building’s prominence above the surroundings. Permits list Laurie Korbin and Erika D. Millman-White as owners, Nicholas Coluter of KCA Design Associates as the design professional, and LNHA New Homes LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are stated at $1.5 million.

1118 North Front Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 47-Unit Building at 1118 North Front Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a seven-story, 47-unit building at 1118 North Front Street near the confluence of Northern Liberties and Fishtown. Designed by BLT Architects, the building will rise on the west side of the block between West Wildey Street and Girard Avenue, just to the south of the Girard Avenue Station on the Market-Frankford Line. The structure will take up a footprint of 6,920 square feet and will hold 44,090 square feet of interior space, with just over 900 square feet per average unit. The property will also offer ground-level commercial space, which will positively contribute to the local commercial corridor. The building will be fully sprinkled. Permits list US Construction Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are stated at $7.04 million.

2612 Annin Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Building at 2612 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 29, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit building at 2612 Annin Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The building will replace a vacant lot on the south side of the block between South 26th and South 27th streets. The structure will span a footprint of 1,405 square feet and will hold 5,580 square feet of interior space, which translates to nearly 1,400 square feet per apartment. The development will also include a roof deck, which will likely offer dramatic skyline views of nearby Center City and University City. Permits list Auto Source Export Inc. as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and FWBK LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $560,000.

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.

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