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1735 Seybert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2023

Site Remains Vacant at 1735 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on October 22, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit shows that a site slated for construction continues to sit vacant at 1735 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia, after the demolition of a vacant two-story single-family rowhouse. An attractive wood plank fence encloses the vacant lot. The work was performed as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. Permits listed Francis Henriquez of FH Demolition as the contractor and a work cost of $13,995.

2121 East Dakota Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking north. October 2018. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 20, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family dwelling at 2121 East Dakota Street in East Kensington. The new building will rise from a vacant lot sited on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The development will span 1,500 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.

2024-32 North 22nd Street. Credit: Oombra Architects.

YIMBY Shares Streets Handbook Checklist for Tioga District’s Diamond Health Hub Proposed in North Philadelphia West

7:30 am on October 19, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, YIMBY shared floor plans and planning infographics for Tioga District’s Diamond Health Hub, a five-story, 120-unit mixed-use development proposed at 2024-32 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West; today we share the project’s Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, a rather technical documentation set included in the project’s Civic Design Review submission. The development will rise from a through-block lot sited between by North 22nd Street to the east and North Croskey Street to the west. Designed by Oombra Architects, the building will offer 49,423 square feet of residential space, 10,567 square feet of commercial space, and parking for nine cars and 28 bicycles. The residences will be designated for mixed-income seniors aged 55 and above.

The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Building rendering. Credit: Atrium Design Group via Civic Design Review

YIMBY Looks at Amenities at The Luxe at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on October 18, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, YIMBY ran an in-depth publication covering The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit rental development nearing completion at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square; while the piece focused on the building from its architectural and urban planning standpoint, today we venture into its residential experience by focusing on its amenities. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively called The Luxe Fishtown (the development website describes the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the building spans a through-block lot that extends from North American Street to the west to North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the structure will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, a roof deck, and parking for 44 cars and 72 bicycles, and other amenities that are covered below. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $15 million.

Permits Issued for 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 18, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached six-unit residential structure at 5019 Pentridge Street in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia. The building will be located along Pentridge Street, on a block bound by 51st Street and 52nd Street. Designed by Kore Design Architecture, the development will yield a total built-up area spanning 6,634 square feet. Permits list TNA Builders LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $940,000.

Construction Advances at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on October 17, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted significant construction progress at a five-story, 204-unit building underway at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown. The development rises in place of a parking lot that spanned a block bound by the Front Street, which carries the elevated Market-Frankford subway line, to the east, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the south, Hope Street to the west, and Palmer Street to the north. Designed by NORR, the 172,844-square-foot project will offer 123,218 square feet of residential space (including 28 studios, 141 one-bedroom units, 35 two-bedroom apartments, and a 5,264-square-foot amenity suite) and 16,429 square feet of retail. The development will also provide parking for 70 bicycles.

Permits Issued for 737 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 17, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential structure at 737 North 42nd Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. Designed by the Scale Design Group (with Maher Abdelaal listed as the design professional), the building will be located along Lancaster Avenue on a block bound by 42nd Street and Brown Street and will include a roof deck. IRA Developement LLC is listed as the permit holder. Permits list Kumas Homes Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $95,000.

Permits Issued For 620 North Shedwick Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 16, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential structure at 620 North Shedwick Street, Mantua, Philadelphia. The building will be located on a vacant lot spanning an area of 756 square feet, situated on a block between Shedwick Street, Fairmount Avenue, and Wallace Street. Maher Abdelaal is listed as the design professional. IRA development LLC is listed as the permit holder. Permits list Kumas Homes LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $120,000.

Rendering of 2331-33 East York Street via Nochumson P.C.

Construction Tops Out at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on October 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has discovered that construction has topped out at a three-story, four-unit mixed-use building at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The structure rises on the east side of the block between Memphis Street and Cedar Street, just one lot south of the intersection of York and Memphis. Designed by Plato Marinakos, the building will hold commercial space (a restaurant, according to permits and the rendering) in the basement and on the first floor and four residential units above. The 7,400-square-foot structure will feature a roof deck, which, judging by the building’s height and lack of nearby obstructions, will offer decent views of the skyline. Permits list PASP LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $500,000.

2128 North Percy Street. Building section. Credit: 24/7 Design Group via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2128 North Percy Street Near Temple University in North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on October 14, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2128 North Percy Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia East. The project will redevelop a vacant lot on the west side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the new building will span 2,464 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Deva Real Estate Development as the contractor.

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