2650 Castor Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the Civic Design Review

Townhouse Development Proposed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond

By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia planning department’s Civic Design Review reveals details on a proposal for a 30-building, 68-unit townhouse complex at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond. The development will rise on a full-block vacant lot bound by Castor Avenue to the east, Pickwick Street to the west, East Thompson Street to the north, and Edgemont Street to the south. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the project will offer a total of 22 duplexes (two units per building) as well as eight triplexes (three units per building). The proposal will also include parking for 50 cars, situated on an interior parking lot behind the residences, as well as landscaping improvements.

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2054 North Darien Street Plan

Three-Story Single-Family Home Planned at 2054 North Darien Street in North Philadelphia East

By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new three-story single-family dwelling at 2054 North Darien Street in North Philadelphia East. The development site is located on the west side of Darien Street, mid-block between Diamond Street and West Norris Street. Designed by the 24/7 Design Group, the building’s floor area will span 1,700 square feet and will feature a roof deck with access provided by a pilot house

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714 Pecan Drive Plan Front Elevation

Two-Story Single-Family House Planned at 714 Pecan Drive in Bustleton, Northeast Philadelphia

By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for a single-family residence at 714 Pecan Drive in Bustleton, Northeast Philadelphia. The project will replace an existing one-story structure on the site and bring a two-story wood-frame dwelling with a , a roof deck, and a two-car interior parking garage. The location sits on the south side of Pecan Drive, mid-block between Artwood Drive and Sharon Lane. Path4u Construction Inc. is listed as the contractor of record and James A. Clancy as the engineer.

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Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Continues at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is well underway at a seven-story, 196-unit multi-family building at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the development rises on the Delaware River waterfront and will feature a pedestrian promenade. The structure will span 187,636 square feet and will include parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

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1210 Fletcher Street

Three-Story Single-Family Home Planned at 1210 East Fletcher Street in Fishtown

By YIMBY Team

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residence at 1210 East Fletcher Street in Fishtown. The site is located on the west side of East Fletcher Street, mid-block between Moyer Street to the north and East Girard Avenue to the south. Designed by the A2 Design Group, the development will span 2,680 square feet and include a basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure. Permits list Ben Franklin Builders LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $385,000.

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