1939 South 5th Street. Building rendering. Credit: Toner Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Vertical Expansion at 1939 South 5th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a renovation and vertical extension of a two-story building at 1939 South 5th Street in Wharton, South Philadelphia. The development is situated at the northeast corner of South 5th and McKean streets. Designed by Toner Architects, the new overbuild will add a third story and 1,216 square feet to the existing 2,657-square-foot building. The resulting mixed-use structure will span 3,873 square feet and feature ground-floor commercial space, an artist studio, two residential units, and a single-car garage. Permits list Gina L. Romano as the contractor and specify a total improvement cost of $490,000, of which $375,000 comprises the construction cost.

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715 West Cumberland Street. Building rendering. Credit: Haverford Square Designs

Permits Issued for 715 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 16-unit residential development at 715 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot on the northeast corner of West Cumberland and North Franklin streets. Designed by Haverford Square Designs, the development will span 7,252 square feet and will feature a raised cellar, a roof deck, and parking for five bicycles. Permits list Eugene Naydovich of Fitler Development as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1 million.

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326 North 12th Street. Building renderings. Credit: CANNOdesign via Vikara Social Development

Permits Issued for 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story, 31-unit apartment building at 326 North 12th Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will replace a parking lot bound by North 12th Street to the east, Wood Street to the south, and Carlton Street to the north. The new building will span 30,075 square feet and will feature an elevator, a 690-square-foot live/work office, an 832-square-foot roof deck, a parking garage for seven cars, and storage for 11 bicycles. The development team includes the Regis Group as the developer, Vikara Social Development as the owner’s representative, CANNOdesign as the architect, and the Regis Development Corp. as the contractor. Permits specify a construction cost of $3.2 million, of which $200,000 is allocated toward excavation.

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522 Green Lane. Building perspective. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 522 Green Lane in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit multi-family building at 522 Green Lane in Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia. The new development will replace a two-story residential building located on the northern side of the block between Ridge Avenue and Lawnton Street. Designed by Designblendz, with Alfa Engineering providing additional design services, the building will span 7,313 square feet and will feature a roof deck. Permits list JA Builders as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $997,255, of which $10,000 is allocated toward excavation work.

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3120 North Park Avenue. Building axonometric. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 3120 North Park Avenue Near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 28-unit residential building at 3120 North Park Avenue near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot on the west side of the block between West Clearfield Street and West Allegheny Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the building will span 20,351 square feet and will include a utility cellar, a roof deck, and parking for five cars and ten bicycles. Permits list the Astoria Development Group as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $4.07 million.

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