438 West Susquehanna Avenue. Front elevation. Credit: Parallel Architecture Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Anticipated at 438 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia East

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work has not yet started at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 438 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia East. The structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the south side of the block between North Orkney Street and North 5th Street. Designed by the Parallel Architecture Studio, the structure will span 2,820 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list the G&J Group as the contractor.

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2146 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Completion Approaches at 2146 North Front Street in Norris Square

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction is nearing completion at a four-story, three-unit multi-family structure at 2146 North Front Street in Norris Square. The building will feature commercial space on the ground floor as well as a roof deck with an access structure. In total, the structure will span 5,445 square feet. Permits specify a construction cost of $544,500.

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2022 North 3rd Street. Building elevation. Credit: Here's The Plan, LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Site Cleared at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that a site has been cleared for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square. The structure will replace a vacant lot sited on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street. Designed by the Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure will span 2,800 square feet and will feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits specify the Enam Abazi as the contractor.

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3519 Haverford Avenue. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued For 3519 Haverford Avenue In Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 21-unit multi-family building at 3519 Haverford Avenue in MantuaWest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the new building will rise six stories tall (with a maximum height of 57 feet) and span 25,441 square feet. Interior parking space will be included for four cars (one spot being ADA and van accessible) and 10 bicycles.

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2240 Frankford Avenue. Building elevation along East Dauphin Street. Credit: Mt. Alto Design + Drafting via the City of Philadelphia

Foundation Work in Progress at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that foundation work is in progress at a four-story, six-unit mixed-use building under construction at 2240 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The project borders Frankford Avenue to the south, Trenton Avenue to the north, and East Dauphin Street to the east. Designed by Mt. Alto Design + Drafting, the building will offer commercial space at the ground floor and balconies in select units. Permits list Kaps Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $450,000.

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