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5341 Chestnut Street. Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Two-Family Building at 5341 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 21, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a two-family building at 5341 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise in place of a vacant, fenced-in lot that once housed a rowhome. The site is situated on the north side of the block between South Ruby and South 54th streets. The building’s footprint will span 750 square feet. A roof deck will be located atop the structure. Oraiysa Builders LLC is the listed owner.

Comcast Center (right) in the Philadelphia skyline. Photo by Thomas Koloski

Looking Back at the Comcast Center, Philadelphia’s Former Tallest Skyscraper

8:00 am on March 20, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard is the first of a two-tower complex, which had drastically changed the Center City skyline when it passed the height of One Liberty Place, becoming Philadelphia’s tallest building. The structure was completed in 2008 and stands 974 feet and 58 stories tall, with a concrete core and steel floors. The exterior features high quality, mirror-like glass, a departure from the traditional masonry style that Robert A.M. Stern Architects is known for, as seen in limestone-clad towers such as The Alexander at 1601 Vine Street and 30 Park Place in New York City.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits were issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 1735 South 23rd Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The building will stand three stories tall and feature a roof deck and terraces at the rear. Five residential units will be located within the structure, each a condo for sale. The building will span 5,471 square feet of floor space and cost an estimated $350,000 to build.

Permits Issued for a Five-Unit Structure at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 20, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a multi-family building at 1507 Christian Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects and developed by Zatos Investments, the building will stand four stories tall and feature a roof deck. Five luxury condos will be situated within the project. The building will offer 6,168 square feet of space and cost an estimated $375,000 to build. YIMBY first shared the project with readers in January when a rendering was revealed.

Cira Center, Evo, and FMC Tower from South Street. Photo by Thomas Koloski

A Look Back at How FMC Tower Elevated the West Philadelphia Skyline

8:00 am on March 19, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The 736-foot-tall, 49-story FMC Tower at 2929 Walnut Street has stood as one of the tallest towers in Philadelphia since its completion in 2017, with a sharp design that elevates the University City skyline to new heights once seen as barely imaginable for the area. Along with Evo and Cira Green, the tower has given West Philadelphia a dramatic profile with eye-catching good designs. The abovementioned skyscrapers have the same designer, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, and all feature angled cuts. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, FMC Tower also displays distinctive curvy façades. Nighttime lighting with a red FMC logo topping the north and south faces adds an extra distinctive touch.

214 Vine Street. Credit: Moto Designshop

Permits Issued for 29-Unit Structure at 214 Vine Street in Old City

7:30 am on March 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family structure at 214 Vine Street in Old City, Center City. The development will stand six stories tall and feature 29 residential units. The building will hold 26,550 square feet of space and cost an estimated $600,000 to build.

3317 North 16th Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for Multi-Family Structure at 3317 North 16th Street in the Temple University Hospital Area in North Central Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 19, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a multi-family structure at 3317 North 16th Street in the Temple University Hospital area in North Central Philadelphia. The building will rise 45 feet high and will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between West Westmoreland Street and Ontario Street. No unit count has been specified, though the proposed footprint of 2,389 square feet suggests a structure larger than the average for the block. 16th Street Capital Partn. is the listed owner.

Revisiting Visionary Plans for a 30th Street Station District Plan Supertall in University City, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 18, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Several years ago, plans have been revealed for a major megadevelopment to be built on a new deck above the Amtrak railyard on the banks of the Schuylkill River in University City, West Philadelphia. The project is called the Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan, as the first phase includes restoration of the historic 30th Street Station. Designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill and developed by Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia, the master plan shows a large number of high-rises and a supertall skyscraper that would become the tallest, or one of the tallest, buildings in the city.

A New High-Rise May Be Coming to 600 South University Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 18, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Demolition is nearly complete at a three-story budget motel at 600 South University Avenue (also known as 600 University Avenue) in West Philadelphia. Located directly on the Schuylkill River waterfront near the southernmost point in University City, the hotel was built in the postwar period and was once geared toward University of Pennsylvania visitors, and was later converted into a prison halfway house and was at times described as a “hot sheets” motel. The facility was eventually shuttered and the structure has stood vacant for years. However, Philly YIMBY’s site visit last weekend revealed that the building has almost been reduced to a pile of rubble. Given its generous zoning and location at a major university, medical, and office hub, the site may be slated for a large, and possibly high-rise, development.

1932 North 4th Street. Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Permits Issued for a Three-Unit Structure at 1932 North 4th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 18, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a three-unit residential structure at 1932 North 4th Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The building will rise at the northwest corner of North 4th and West Hewson streets. The filing does not specify a floor count but judging by its number of units and a specification of balconies at the second and third stories, it will likely stand three stories tall. Dorothy Ricci is listed as the property owner and Designblendz Architecture LLP is the contractor.

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