5235 Chestnut Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Construction Pending at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work has not yet started at a two-building mixed-use complex planned at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs CreekWest Philadelphia.The complex is designed by the KCA Design Associates. The building to be located along Chestnut Street will rise six stories, with commercial space at the ground floor and 33 residential units situated in the upper floors. The building will include a basement as well as a roof deck and green roof that will be accessed through a pilot house and space for 11 bicycles. The second, larger building that will be located along Ludlow Street and will also rise six floors high, with commercial space also located on the ground floor and with 171 residential units on upper floors, a basement, roof deck, and green roof, as well as 57 bicycle spaces. The two buildings will share a loading space located along Ludlow Street.

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5365 Priscilla Street Section

Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Building at 5365 Priscilla Street in Germantown

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residential building at 5365 Priscilla Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the development will span 2,157 square feet, include a full cellar, a roof deck with pilot house access, and an egress tunnel at grade. Mark Lawson of Diversified Realty Solutions is the contractor of record.

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2131 North 9th Street Section

Permits Issued for Two-Family Development at 2131 North 9th Street in Hartranft, North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story two-family residential building at 2131 North 9th Street in the Hartranft neighborhood of North Philadelphia East. Designed by Plato Studio, the development will span 2,566 square feet and include a basement, a roof deck, and a roof access structure. Elegance Group LLC is listed as the contractor.

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2317 North 6th Street Plan

Permits Issued for Two Buildings at 2317 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of two three-story multi-family buildings at 2317 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East. Each structure will contain three dwelling units, bringing a combined total of six residences. Design is credited to Interface Studio Architects, with MEZ Renovation LLC as contractor of record. Construction costs are listed at $423,010.60 per building. The project also includes excavation work valued at $25,000 per structure, as noted in the permits.

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