138-40 Tasker Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2025

Construction Nearly Complete at 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is underway at a three-story, seven-unit residential development at 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia. The new building rises on the south side of the block between South Front Street and South 2nd Street, near the corner of Tasker and 2nd. Designed by Fusa Designs, the structure will span 7,393 square feet and will feature a parking garage and two roof decks. Permits list Independence Construction Management as the contractor.

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1940 North 22nd Street Site

Permits Issued for 1940 North 22nd Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

A new three-story residential project has been proposed for 1940 North 22nd Street, a site located in the heart of the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood in North Philadelphia. The development is planned for a 2,130-square-foot parcel situated on a block framed by West Croskey Street, West Norris Street, West Berks Street, and North 22nd Street. According to permit filings, CRUD LLC is listed as the property owner. Olympia Construction will oversee the construction of the project and architectural plans will be designed by 24/7 Seven Design Group LLC.

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1539 North 6th Street Section

Permits Issued for New Units at 1539 North 6th Street in Ludlow, Philadelphia

A new four-story residential development has been proposed for 1539 North 6th Street in Philadelphia’s Ludlow neighborhood. The project, which will be built on a 1,680-square-foot lot, is located on a block bordered by West Oxford Street, North Randolph Street, Jefferson Street, and North 6th Street. The development is being led by Prestige Design on 6th LLC, with R&D Realty LLC as the contractor and Plato Studio providing the architectural designs.

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