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2023 Abigail Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Nears Completion at 2023 Abigail Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on May 30, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2023 Abigail Street in Fishtown. The new structure, built in tandem with several adjacent rowhouses, replace a vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block between Coral Street and Amber Street. Designed by KJO Architecture, the structure will span 1,966 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Blue Line Construction as the contractor.

1500 Germantown Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington

8:00 am on May 29, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story mixed-use development at 1500 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington. The development rises from a vacant, wedge-shaped property situated at the northwest cornet of Germantown Avenue and Jefferson Street. Designed by Cheryl Poulos Architect, the building will span 5,359 square feet, which will include over 1,000 square feet of ground-level commercial space, a cellar, and a roof deck. Permits list Philly Parking Solutions as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $400,000.

Permits Issued for 2309 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 29, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project proposed at 2309 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, Philadelphia. Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential buildings at 2309 West Thompson Street, Sharswood, North Philadelphia East. The building will be constructed on a parcel spanning 4,844 square feet each, situated on a corner block bound by North 23rd Street, West Seybert Street, and North 24th Street, facing West Thompson Street.

246 South 59th Street. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Renderings Revealed for 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 26, 2024 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a large new mixed-use development proposed at 246 South 59th Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The development will consist of the renovation of an existing industrial building on site in addition to the construction of a new building will rise four stories tall. Three commercial spaces at the ground floor will total 5,361 square feet, along with six parking spaces. A total of 96 residential units situated throughout the rest of the building spanning 76,729 square feet and 34 bicycle spaces will also be included within the developed, which was designed by DesignBlendz.

2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on May 26, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

1641-45 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at The Cecil at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington

8:00 am on May 25, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at The Cecil, a mixed-use building at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. The project is situated on the east side of the block between Turner Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building rises five stories tall and features commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above. Parking space is also included in the project.

2140-2142 North Franklin Street Elevation

Permits Filed for 2142 North Franklin Street, North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on May 25, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of two three-story residential buildings at 2140-2142 North Franklin Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will be constructed on two vacant lots spanning 991 square feet each, situated on a corner block bound by North 8th Street, Diamond Street, and West Susquehanna Avenue, facing North Franklin Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $111,170, with $77,970 as the general construction cost, $17,000 for plumbing, and $6,000 for mechanical work.

2043-51 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Nearly Complete at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on May 24, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a six-story, 35-unit residential building at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown, though permits were issued last October. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and 35 bicycle spaces. Tester Construction is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for 1554 South Dover Street, Grays Ferry, Philadelphia

7:30 am on May 24, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential buildings at 1554 South Dover Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 960 square feet, situated on a corner block bound by South 29th Street, Dickinson Street, and South Dover Street, facing Tasker Street.

5235 Chestnut Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Renderings Revealed for 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 22, 2024 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a new two-building mixed-use development proposed at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The first building (which is located along Chestnut Street) will be the smaller of the two, rising six stories with a commercial space at the ground floor, with 33 residential units situated in the upper floors. The building will include a basement as well as a roof deck and green roof that will be accessed through a pilot house. 11 bike spaces will be included. The second, larger building that will be located along Ludlow Street and will also rise six stories. A commercial space will also be located on the ground floor of this building, with 171 residential units on upper floors. Like Building 1, there will be a basement level, roof deck, and green roof at the top, plus 57 bike spaces. The two buildings will share a loading space located along Ludlow Street. KCA Design Associates is the architectural firm behind the project.

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