Rendering of 1901-19 East York Street. Credit: LRK.

Construction Nearly Complete at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearly complete at a six-story, 127-unit building underway at 1901-19 East York Street in East Kensington. The new structure rises on the eastern corner of the intersection of East York and Jasper streets. Designed by LRK, the development will span 115,293 square feet and feature artist studio space on the ground floor. The complex will offer elevator service, balconies, a green roof, and parking for 27 cars. Permits list Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20.4 million.

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2113 East Norris Street. Partial side elevation. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Not Yet Started at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction has not yet started at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown. The structure will replace a dilapidated three-story rowhome on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,389 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor.

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Rendering of 417-25 Callowhill Street. Credit: Bernardon.

Construction Progresses at The Keystone at 417 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted sustained construction progress at The Keystone, a seven-story, 220-unit residential building underway at 417 Callowhill Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by Bernardon, the building will be situated just to the north of Old City and will offer apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, 29,980 square feet of amenities, and an expansive roof deck, and parking for 71 cars.

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151 North 3rd Street / 225 Quarry Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 151 North 3rd Street in Old City, Center City

Permits have been issued for a new multi-family building at 151 North 3rd Street (alternately 225 Quarry Street) in Old CityCenter City. Designed by Gnome Architects, the new building will rise six stories tall, with interior parking space accessible at the ground floor. Above this, there will be 11 residential units, all slated to be condos for sale. A roof deck will also be situated at the top of the building. In total, the structure will span 21,845 square feet of space. Gnome Architects is the design firm for the project.

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