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Philadelphia skyline from South Street Bridge. Photo by The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Illustrated History of Philadelphia’s Skyscraper Boom of 1984-1991

8:00 am on January 28, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The Philadelphia skyline is anchored by a group of particularly tall buildings, but just 40 years ago, not a single tower rose over 548 feet, the height of the City Hall tower that was completed in 1901. An informal “gentlemen’s agreement” held towers back from rising above the limit, but no developer was successful until One Commerce Square was approved in 1984, which was soon followed by a series of even taller skyscrapers. Philly YIMBY looks at the history behind these Center City buildings, which shaped a major portion of the Philadelphia skyline as we know it today.

Permits Issued for 428-38 Master Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 28, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story residential building at 428-38 Master Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. The 6,336-square-foot property will yield six apartments, and will feature a roof deck with an access…

2245 East William Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Single-Family Structure at 2245 East William Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on January 28, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a single-family structure at 2245 East William Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The building will rise on the northeast side of a rapidly developing block between Trenton Avenue and Tulip Street, next to a set of seven proposed single-family structures, which we covered in yesterday’s post. The building will have a footprint of 497 square feet and will include a roof deck. Carlos Gonzalez is the listed owner.

2231-2243 East William Street. Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Seven Single-Family Dwellings at 2231-2243 East William Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

8:00 am on January 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Zoning permits have been issued for the construction of seven single-family structures at 2231-2243 East William Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The buildings will replace a large vacant site on the northeast side of a block between Trenton Avenue and Tulip Street. Each structure will span a footprint of 700 square feet and a roof deck accessed via a pilot house. William Street Development LL [sic] is the listed owner for all properties.

Permits Issued for 31-Unit Development at 3037-43 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 27, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story residential project at 3037-43 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, North Philadelphia. The 30,231-square-foot structure will yield 31 apartments and will include a cellar, a green roof, and…

1442 North Hollywood Street (vacant lot in the center). Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Single-Family Dwelling at 1442 North Hollywood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 27, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a single-family attached structure at 1442 North Hollywood Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The site is located on the west side of the street on the block between Master Street and Jefferson Street. The structure will occupy a 578-square-foot footprint and will not exceed 38 feet in height, not including the pilot house that will be used to access the roof deck. Jeffrey E. Roberts is the listed owner.

1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group

179-Unit Building Proposed for 1705 North American Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 26, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

A six-story, 179-unit residential building is planned at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. Designed by Atrium Design Group, the building stand 77 feet tall and will replace a vacant grassy lot and a commercial building occupied by Drexel Foods. The building will take up an entire block, standing out from the predominantly rowhouse neighborhood. The building will stand in a desolate area, and will likely generate greater developer interest in the area. The modern design features stone cladding, a rarity for the area. The 189,000-square-foot building will also feature commercial and retail space.

2315 North Front Street. Credit: HDO Architecture

Permits Issued for 63-Unit Structure at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on January 26, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will stand five stories tall and hold 63 residential units, all apartments. The ground floor will include two commercial spaces. The development will feature a roof deck at the summit, alongside a green roof. 22 bike spaces will be included in the development. The construction cost is estimated at $6 million.

1723 Francis Street. Credit: Gnome Architects

Permits Issued for 1723 Francis Street In Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 26, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story residential building at 1723 Francis Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, the building will connect to the neighboring three-story brick building, which will be…

222-30 Walnut Street. Credit: Cecil Baker + Partners Architects

YIMBY Reveals New Massing Image for 222 Walnut Street in Old City, Center City

8:00 am on January 25, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

A 253-foot-tall, 20-story development is slated to rise at 222 Walnut Street in Old City, Center City, integrating a portion of a three-story building built in 1856. Designed by Cecil Baker + Partners and developed by 230 Walnut Street LLC, the project is located near the Society Hill Towers, a high-rise development designed by I.M. Pei.

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