2138 North 9th Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking west. March 2023. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 2138 North 9th Street Near Temple University

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 2138 North 9th Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. The development will span 4,514 square feet and feature roof deck. Permits list Miguel Mota (aka Michael Mota) as the design professional in responsible charge and Gazi Ataseven as the contractor.

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2222 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square. Designed by MC3 Architects, the structure replaced a vacant lot on a block between West Dauphin Street, North Howard Street, and Waterloo Street. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $252,500.

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2022 North 3rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square. The building replaces a vacant lot sited on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by the Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure spans 2,800 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the Enam Abazi as the contractor.

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Rendering of 6515 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Ingram/Sageser.

Construction Underway at 6515 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is progressing at a six-story, 100-unit mixed-use development at 6515 Ridge Avenue in RoxboroughNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Ingram/Sageser, the building will hold commercial space on the ground floor. A below-grade garage will offer 40 parking spaces. Permits list Klein & Company Plumbing as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $5 million.

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