Demolition Permits Filed for 2155 North Newkirk Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story rowhouse at 2155 North Newkirk Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The former single-family dwelling is situated on a block located between West Susquehanna Avenue and West Diamond Street. The prewar building will be torn down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work is $12,222. The property is owned by the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia. The contractor listed for the work is Pedro Palmer Construction Inc.

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New Rendering Released for The Nook at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

A new rendering has been revealed for The Nook, a four-story, 34-unit development at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will stand four stories tall and hold 34 luxury residential units. The building is being developed by Stamm Development Group, designed by M Architecture, and built by Tester Construction.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 2435 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a three-story rowhouse at 2435 West Thompson Street in Sharswood, North Philadelphia. The prewar single-family dwelling is situated on a block located between North 24th Street and North 25th Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $24,987. The property is owned by Armstead Sharyce. The contractor listed for the work is Thomas Curran.

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Demolition Permits Filed For 1850 North Ringgold Street in North Philadelphia West

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story single-family dwelling at 1850 North Ringgold Street in North Philadelphia West. The prewar rowhouse is located on a block located between West Montgomery Avenue and West Berks Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $13,000. \The property is owned by the City of Philadelphia. The contractor listed for the work is Pedro Palmer Construction Inc.

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Broad And Washington. Credit: BKV Group

Major Developments Coming to the Broad and Washington Area in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

The intersection of South Broad Street and Washington Avenue in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood in South Philadelphia is one of the busiest in the city, yet has remained underdeveloped for a long time. However, a series of recent projects are adding significant density to the junction. Broad and Washington, 1113 South Broad Street, and 1223-45 Washington Avenue will add around 1,500 residential units, in addition to the 300+ that were recently added with Lincoln Square. In a span of around ten years, the intersection will take on a completely new look.

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