Demolition Permits Filed for 2359 North Colorado Street in North Central Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 2359 North Colorado Street in North Central Philadelphia. The site is currently occupied by a vacant single-family dwelling with a stone veneer applied to its original prewar façade, with colors ranging from tan to orange to beige. The property sits close to the corner of West York Street and North Colorado Street. Monroe Henry and Monroe Jean are the listed owners.

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1700-30 North Howard Street. Credit: Coscia Moos Architecture

Residential Building Planned for 1700-30 North Howard Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

The neighborhood of Norris Square in North Philadelphia is seeing a climb in the amount of proposed development. At 1700-30 North Howard Street, a new proposal will rise from the corner of Cecil B. Moore Avenue and North Howard Street near Fishtown. The 91,230-square-foot structure will incorporate an industrial pre-war façade and a new six-story addition, with a total of 3,850 square feet of commercial space and 87,650 square feet of residential space including amenities. The building will include 110 residential units and 35 parking spaces. The development will be a substantial addition to the generally low- and mid-rise neighborhood.

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2317 (right) and 2319 (left) North Colorado Street. Looking east. Credit: Google

Demolition Permits Filed for 2317 and 2319 North Colorado Street in North Central Philadelphia

Demolition permits have been filed for a pair of two-story single-family rowhouses at 2317 and 2319 North Colorado Street in North Central Philadelphia in the greater Temple University area. The two prewar structures were vacated and boarded up some time between late 2014 and late 2018, and will be torn down as part of a City of Philadelphia demolition program. Jackson Charles D and Mbele Daima are the listed owners for 2317 North Colorado Street and Andrews Betty and Patterson Esther Etal are the owners of 2319 North Colorado Street. Pedro Palmer Construction Inc is the listed contractor for both properties.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 1320 South 48th Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story rowhouse at 1320 South 48th Street in Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia. The vacant, boarded-up structure features a bay window on the top floor. The site is located near the corner of South 48th Street and Woodland Avenue. The property is owned by Greenspot LLC. Mangual Demolition Inc. is the listed contractor.

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1705 North American Street. Credit: Atrium Design Group

179-Unit Building Proposed for 1705 North American Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

While Norris Square generally sees small-scale development, the broad, predominantly industrial North American Street is seeing an increasing number of large-scale proposals. A 179-unit building is planned to rise at 1705 North American Street, replacing a food manufacturing building. The building is designed by Atrium Design Group and is planned to rise 77 feet tall, in anticipation of a zoning variance to surpass the current 60-foot limit. The six-story structure will also feature retail on the ground floor and 42 surface parking spaces.

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