1121 North Delaware Avenue via Abitare Design Studio

116-Unit Complex Proposed for 1121 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

Developer Shovel Ready LLC and architect Abitare Design Studio are planning to transform an overgrown vacant lot at 1121 North Delaware Avenue into Pier Village, a 116-unit, multi-building residential complex. The site is located on the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Kensington, between the Rivers Casino Philadelphia to the south and Penn Treaty Park less than half a block to the north. The development will consist of two mid-rise apartment buildings, one with 53 and another with 35 units, and 28 rowhouses, each rising four stories tall.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 1708 North 55th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 1708 North 55th Street in Hestonville, West Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling sits on the block that is located between Jefferson Street and Lancaster Avenue. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program at a cost of $37,777. The property is owned by Howard Alfred Jr Waites Shirley Jean. The contractor listed for the work is Pedro Palmer Construction Inc.

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1130 North Delaware Avenue. Credit: Varenhorst Architects

Demolition Work Slowly Starts at 1130 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

Demolition activity has begun at 1130 North Delaware Avenue, the site of a planned ten-story, 244-unit development in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Varenhorst Architects and developed by Streamline, the project will face the Delaware River across the avenue and will include parking for 49 vehicles and 102 bicycles, as well as public space on the west side of the building. At the moment, a single-story furniture store with a large parking lot occupies the site.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 1716 North Dover Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story prewar rowhouse at 1716 North Dover Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The single-family dwelling is located on the block that sits between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and West Montgomery Avenue. The structure will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $15,600. The property is owned by Williams Rickey C. The contractor listed for the work is FH Demolition.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 3220 Germantown Avenue in Franklinville, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant three-story prewar rowhouse at 3220 Germantown Avenue in Franklinville, North Philadelphia. The former mixed-use property, classified as commercial space though it evidently held residential space on the upper floors, is located on the block situated between West Allegheny Street and West Hilton Street. The building will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $24,500. The property is owned by Brown John E. The contractor listed for the work is RDS Contracting Group Inc.

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