1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects

Four-Story Building to Rise at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

The Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia has seen a growing number of new residential projects in recent years, and one of the largest of the type now on the drawing boards for a site at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. The four-story, 69-unit building will rise above the neighborhood dominated by two- to three-story rowhouses, and its 51,410 square feet will make it one of the area’s largest structures. The multi-family residential structure is designed by JKRP Architects. The building will include a bike room and a green roof.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 3724 North 13th Street in Hunting Park, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 3724 North 13th Street in the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The prewar building was once a single-family residential structure that has sat vacant for some time now. The building is located close to the intersection of North 13th Street and West Airdrie Street. The Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia is the listed owner and the project is a part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Pedro Palmer Construction Incorporated is the contractor. The work is projected to cost $13,500.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 4557 North Camac Street in Wyoming, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a vacant two-story rowhouse at 4557 North Camac Street in the Wyoming neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The property under in the ownership of Anna Terry Widow. Thomas Curran is the specified contractor for the demolition. The cost of work is listed at $15,421 and includes the replacement of the sidewalk and adding stucco to the future exposed lot walls at the two adjacent properties.

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Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

180-Unit Edgewater Apartments Proposed for 230 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City

Center City West and western Logan Square have seen a flurry of recent development, transforming the area into a bustling, dense neighborhood. Another forthcoming addition is the Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street, a 180-unit project located a block away from the Schuylkill River. Designed by JKRP Architects, the 145,473-square-foot complex will rise 83 feet and seven stories with homes ranging from studios to two bedrooms.

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Permits Filed for 1913 North Orianna Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the construction of a single-family structure at 1913 North Orianna Street in the Norris Square neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The structure will replace a grass lot with a wooden fence. The future structure will be attached to the south of an alone structure. The property sits close to the intersection of North Orianna Street and West Berks Street. Elysium Investment Group is the listed owner.

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