2222 North Howard Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is complete at a four-story, four-unit residential building at 2222 North Howard Street in Norris Square. Designed by MC3 Architects, the structure replaced a vacant lot on a block between West Dauphin Street, North Howard Street, and Waterloo Street. Permits list J&T Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $252,500.

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2022 North 3rd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2022 North 3rd Street in Norris Square. The building replaces 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 spans 2,800 square feet and features a basement and a roof deck. Permits list the Enam Abazi as the contractor.

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Rendering of 6515 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Ingram/Sageser.

Construction Underway at 6515 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is progressing at a six-story, 100-unit mixed-use development at 6515 Ridge Avenue in RoxboroughNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Ingram/Sageser, the building will hold commercial space on the ground floor. A below-grade garage will offer 40 parking spaces. Permits list Klein & Company Plumbing as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $5 million.

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2249 Pemberton Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2024

Construction Complete at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is underway at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development replaces a two-story prewar rowhome situated on the north side of the block between South 22nd and South 23rd streets. Designed by J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects, the structure will span 2,520 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Kildare Construction as the contractor.

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140 North 2nd Street (left). Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2024

Renovation Complete at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that renovation work is complete at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.

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