Current view of 1929 North 7th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Building at 1929 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-unit multi-family building at 1929 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East near Temple University. Upon completion, the building will rise five stories tall. A roof deck will be located at the top of the structure. The building will hold 9,156 square feet of space and cost an estimated $900,000 to build.

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2222 Market Street. Credit: Parkway Corporation

2222 Market Street Rises Above Ground in Center City West

Just a month after the erection of the tower crane, the steel structure is underway at 2222 Market Street in Center City West. The building is one of many projects transforming the west side of Center City. Designed by Gensler, the structure will rise 318 feet and 20 stories high and will feature a modern mix of glass, metal, and stone cladding. The building is developed by Parkway Commercial Properties, which used to operate the parking lot that used to occupy the block.

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Rendering of 5139 Wayne Avenue via Showcase.

Permits Issued for 48-Unit Building at 5139 Wayne Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for 5139 Wayne Avenue, a 48-unit building that will be situated in GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Once completed, the structure will rise four stories tall. A green roof would be included at the top. In total, the building will span 34,077 square feet of space. According to permits, the project will cost an estimated $4.8 million to build.

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