2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue. Rendering credit: Ambit Architecture

Five-Story, 21-Unit Development Proposed at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington

8:00 am on November 9, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a five-story mixed-use structure with ground-floor commercial space and 21 residential units at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The site sits between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street. The structure will be constructed on a footprint of 5,000 square feet and include 21,168 square feet of interior space. Seven bike spaces will be included for residents. Ambit Architecture is the project designer. Grit Construction is the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $2.75 million.

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Demolition Permits Filed For 5639 Carpenter Street In Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

7:00 am on November 9, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story single-family dwelling at 5639 Carpenter Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. The prewar property is located a block between South 56th Street and South 57th Street. The building will come down as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of work is $14,632. The property is owned by Miaphi Properties LLC. The contractor listed for the work is Thomas Curran.

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Permits Filed for 2632 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on November 8, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a two-family residential structure at 2632 Manton Street in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. The property is located on a block between South 26th Street and South 27th Street. Demolition permits were filed for the two-story structure at the site last month, as YIMBY reported. The new building’s footprint will span 733 square feet. The property is owned by Six Ten Partners LLC.

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Demolition Permits Filed for 3126 North Croskey Street in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on November 8, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the demolition of a two-story single-family dwelling at 3126 North Croskey Street in Allegheny West, North Philadelphia. The property is located near the corner of North Croskey Street and West Lippincott Street. The demolition will take place as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. The cost of the work is $15,200. The property is owned by Clarence Smith. Thomas Curran is the contractor listed for the work.

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