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709 Chestnut Street (aka 709-13 Chestnut Street). Credit: Edry McHenry Architects

317-Foot-Tall Tower Awaits Construction at 709 Chestnut Street in Market East, Center City

8:00 am on December 7, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The 25th entry on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is a 317-foot-tall, 27-story residential tower planned for 709 Chestnut Street in Market East, Center City. The 278-unit building is being developed by Roseland Properties and Parkway Corporation and is designed by Edry McHenry Architects, which recently revealed a rendering of a 350-foot building at 2100 Market Street. The structure will span almost the entirety of the 170-by-170-foot site that currently operates as an active parking lot. Permits have yet to be filed for the project, and no demolition preparations have begun.

203 Diamond Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for Multi-Family Structure at 203-09 Diamond Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 7, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of an eight-unit residential structure at 203-09 Diamond Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. Also known as 203-09 Diamond Street, the lot sits at the northeast corner of Diamond Street and North Philip Street. The attached structure will span a 719-square-foot footprint, rise up to 38 feet high (not including pilot houses) and feature a roof deck. Blackrock Capital LLC is the listed owner.

2846 Belgrade Street. Looking north. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Structure at 2846 Belgrade Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

7:00 am on December 7, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a single-family residential structure at 2846 Belgrade Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The site is located on the north side of the block between East Somerset Street and East Auburn Street. The attached structure’s footprint will span 1,000 square feet. Agim Belulaj and Majlinda Belulaj are the listed owners.

702 Sansom Street. Credit: SLCE Architects

702 Sansom Street Set for Construction in Market East, Center City

8:00 am on December 6, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The 26th entry on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is the 315-foot-tall, 24-story tower proposed at 702 Sansom Street on Jewelers’ Row in Market East, Center City. Developed by Toll Brothers and designed by SLCE Architects, the property is located at the southwest corner of Sansom Street and South 7th Street, half a block to the north of Washington Square and a block west of Independence Hall. Our recent visit to the site revealed that no progress has been made at the site after the demolition and excavation.

2630 West Girard Avenue. Looking southeast from Girard Avenue. Credit: ISA

160-Unit Mixed-Use Complex Proposed for 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 6, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A five-story, 160-unit residential complex is proposed at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Designed by ISA and developed by a ADCO (American Development Company) and Callahan Ward, the 127,200-square-foot development will span roughly three-quarters of the city block. The complex will include 9,300 square feet of ground-level retail, parking for 46 vehicles and 56 bicycles, two shared roof decks, and 34 private terraces.

Demolition Permits Filed for 9422 Bustleton Avenue in Bustleton, Northeast Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 6, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a gas station at 9422 Bustleton Avenue in Bustleton (alternately Krewstown), Northeast Philadelphia. The property is located at the western corner of Bustleton Avenue and Grant Avenue. Permits list an earth disturbance area of 2000 square feet. Bus Properties LLC is the listed owner.

1810 Chestnut Street. Credit: Cecil Baker + Partnenrs

Vertical Extension to Add 19 Stories to 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

8:00 am on December 5, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

At number 27 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is the vertical addition proposed at 1810 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City, which will add a slender 19-story structure atop an existing Freeman Auction House, bringing the total to 312 feet and 25 stories in height. Designed by Eric Leighton of Cecil Baker + Partners Architects and developed by Astoban Realty Group, the proposal will preserve the original prewar building’s façade and use the lower floor space for a commercial tenant, resident/tenant storage, parking, retail, and amenity space. The new tower will feature residential space, with the floors 20-24 split into two penthouses beneath the mechanical level at the 25th floor. Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed no progress at the moment, though a construction permit was issued on November 24.

5617 Sansom Street. Looking north. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Filed for Multi-Family Structure at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 5, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 5617 Sansom Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The sits sits on the north side of the block located between South 56th Street and South 57th Street. The building footprint will span 1,137 square feet. Stephen Sanders is the listed owner.

Demolition Permits Filed for 1929 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 5, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 1929 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. The former single-family dwelling sits on the eastern side of the block between West Berks Street and West Norris Street. Shui Zheng Ji is the listed owner.

2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Looking northeast. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Set For Construction in Center City West

8:00 am on December 4, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

At number 28 on Philly YIMBY’s December 2020 Development Countdown is the curvy mixed-use tower proposed at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West (alternately Logan Square). Designed by Gensler and developed by PMC Property Group, which is responsible for several developments in the area, the 303-foot-tall, 22-story building will rise on a vacant lot to the north of the iconic PECO Building. The triangular lot is an improbable location for a high-rise, especially one that will make a noticeable impact on the Philadelphia skyline, as it is located between the elevated John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the elevated rail line. The building will be primarily residential with some office space on the lower floors.

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