Phase Two of Mixed-Use Development Proposed for 1030 West Girard Avenue in Poplar, North Philadelphia

The Poplar neighborhood in North Philadelphia is seeing an influx of proposals in recent months. At 1030 West Girard Avenue, a second phase is being proposed as an extension to a project that is already rising. The new 120-unit residential building, developed by Michael Alhadad, will rise six stories and complete the full-block complex between West Girard Avenue to the north, West Harper Street to the south, North 10th Street to the east, and North 1th Street to the west. Phase two will take up the western half of the block, which currently houses a metal-sheathed, gable-roofed warehouse.

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Demolition and Construction Permits Filed for 722 South 19th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for demolition of an existing structure and construction of a new one at 722 South 19th Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The two-story building slated for demolition is deeply set back from the sidewalk line, with a driveway in front. The replacement will be a single-family structure with a 679-square-foot footprint, a balcony, and a roof deck. The property, near the corner of South 19th Street and Pemberton Street, is owned by Hill Leonard.

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Five-Story Apartment Building Proposed for 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

DTEG Investments LLC is proposing a five-story apartment building at 3314 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. KCA Design Associates is the designer for the structure, which would stand as one of the largest apartment buildings in the neighborhood. The L-shaped, elevator-serviced building will feature 90 one- and two-bedroom residential units spanning from 520 to 940 square feet. Parking space for 30 bicycles will also be provided.

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1722-1724 North Bonsall Street (left). Looking northwest. Credit: Google

Permits Filed for 1722 and 1724 North Bonsall Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Zoning permits have been filed for the construction of two adjacent single-family structures at 1722 North Bonsall Street and 1724 North Bonsall Street in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood in North Philadelphia. Each building will occupy a 600 square foot footprint and will feature a roof deck. Standard Development LLC is the owner and Maher Abdelaal is the design professional for both structures.

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