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First scheme of the PSFS Building. Image via George Howe

YIMBY Presents Massing Renderings of the First PSFS Building Design

7:30 am on August 2, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

In the 1920s, banks were looking for space in cities around the country as the economy boomed. In Philadelphia, multiple high-rises were under construction and in proposal stages as Center City was rapidly transforming. One of these financial institutions, the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, was scouting the city for space for a new office building and eventually selected the site at 1200 Market Street, where the William Penn Charter School once stood. Architects George Howe and William Lescaze designed the PSFS Building, which stood as one of the most massive buildings in the skyline for decades. In this feature, Philadelphia YIMBY presents massing renderings of an early iteration of the that was drawn up in 1928.

2431-33 North 7th Street. Looking southeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Eight-Unit Building at 2431-33 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

7:00 am on August 2, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, eight-unit multi-family building at 2431-33 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East, on a stretch of the street covered in a recent YIMBY feature. The building will replace a vacant site on the east side of the block between West York Street and West Cumberland Street. The structure will span a ground footprint of 5,209 square feet and will contain 10,000 square feet of interior space, translating to apartments averaging slightly over 1,000 square feet each. Permits list Cheryl L. Palina and Michael A. Palina as the owners and JPL Construction Inc. as the contractor (the latter is also listed for three of the four buildings covered in the feature story). Construction costs are specified at $1,257,000.

Rendering of 3883 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Canno Design via Argo Property Group.

Zoning Approval Issued for Laurel Ridge at 3883 Ridge Avenue in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia

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

The zoning board has approved Laurel Ridge, a multi-family development located at 3883 Ridge Avenue in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Argo Property Group, the project will consist of 22 townhouses, each featuring a garage and a roof decks.

890-92 North 42nd Street. Looking west. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Nine-Unit Building at 890-92 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 1, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, nine-unit multi-family building at 890-92 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a two-story residential prewar structure located on the west side of the block between Ogden Street and Westminster Avenue. The structure will feature a roof deck, which, given the future building’s prominent height above the surroundings, will offer dramatic skyline views. Permits list Philadelphia Developments LLC as the owner and contractor and Chris Menna as the design professional.

261 South 60th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 261 South 60th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for a four-story, three-unit mixed-use building at 261 South 60th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a two-story prewar building situated on the east side of the block between Irving Street and Manning Street. The retail space at the ground floor will contribute to the commercial corridor along the street, and three residential units will be located above. The structure will rise from a 900-square-foot footprint and will contain 4,472 square feet of interior space. Permits list Raphael Realty LLC as the owner, JOs. Serratore & Co. Architect Inc. as the designer, and Meir Badush of Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $630,000.

3849 North Broad Street. Looking east. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Building at 3849 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit building at 3849 North Broad Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia. The property is located on the east side of the block between West Butler Street and West Pike Street. The building will occupy a 2,300-square-foot footprint and will include 5,278 square feet of interior space. Permits list 3845 North Broad Street LLC as the owner, Lee Elsey as the design professional, and Fine Print Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $705,000.

Current view of 2710 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Building at 2710 Ridge Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 31, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-unit multi-family building at 2710 Ridge Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will stand three stories tall and will feature a roof deck accessible via a pilot house. In total, the building will hold 5,850 square feet of space, with construction costs estimated at $800,000.

1301 Ridge Avenue. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 1301 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 31, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit multi-family building at 1301 Ridge Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia. The building will span a footprint measuring 994 square feet and will hold 3,814 square feet of interior space, which translates into spacious apartments measuring well over 1,000 square feet each. The structure will be fully sprinkled. Permits list Greenway Plaza LLC as the owner, Brett Harman as the design professional, and Liu Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are listed at $380,000.

YIMBY Presents Massing Animations of The Philadelphia Skyline Growth from 1985 to 1990

8:00 am on July 30, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

In recent months, YIMBY shared multiple publications covering the historical status of the Philadelphia skyline. Though our massing renderings have gone all the way back to when City Hall stood alone in the skyline, the modern skyline largely came into being around 30 years ago, when developers finally dared to pass its 548-foot-high William Penn Statue. Philadelphia YIMBY presents our custom animation of the Philadelphia skyline rising between the years 1985 and 1990, when Center City received some of its most iconic skyscrapers.

South to north: 2260, 2411, 2419, 2509 North 7th Street. Credit: Google Maps

Grandeur and Desolation: Four Minor Buildings in North Philadelphia East are Gradually Turning the Tide in a Long-Neglected Neighborhood

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

During the postwar period, Philadelphia has undergone a period of depopulation and saw numerous demolitions. Neighborhoods were affected to widely varying degrees, with some remaining largely intact and others losing blocks upon blocks of their housing stock. Thankfully, the trend has reversed back to growth during the past couple of decades. Today we look at how four relatively minor buildings approved at North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East will help turn the tide in a long-neglected neighborhood.

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