Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Construction Advances at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 25, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed significant construction progress at a 20-unit townhouse development at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the development will span a wedge-shaped parcel bordered by Germantown Avenue to the southwest and West Allen Street to the north, and will comprise the first phase of a complex that will feature 15 more townhouses in the future.

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4248 Ogden Street. Building elevation. Credit: JOs. Serratore Co. Architect Inc. via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development

Permits Issued for 4248 Ogden Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 24, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 4248 Ogden Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. Designed by JOs. Serratore & Co. Architect, the new structure will replace a portion of a large vacant lot situated on the south side of the block between Hutton Street and North 43rd Street. The new building will span 2,665 square feet and will include a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Meir Badush of Northeast Renovations LLC as the contractor.

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940 West Dakota Street. Building elevation. Credit: T + Associates Architects via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 940 West Dakota Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on December 23, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family rowhouse at 940 West Dakota Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will rise from a vacant lot on the south side of the block between North 9th and North 10th streets. Designed by T + Associates Architects, the structure will span 2,851 square feet and will include a basement and a roof deck. Permits list Unitedpaintgroup LLC as the contractor.

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3932-36 Mount Vernon Street. Building elevation. Credit: Scale Design Group via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 3932-36 Mount Vernon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 22, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 14-unit residential building at 3932-36 Mount Vernon Street in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot on the south side of the block between North 39th Street and Union Street. Designed by the Scale Design Group, the structure will span 16,749 square feet and feature a basement. Permits list Kumas Homes as the contractor.

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138-40 Tasker Street. Building section. Credit: Fusa Designs via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on December 21, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, seven-unit residential development at 138-40 Tasker Street in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia. The new building will rise on the south side of the block between South Front Street and South 2nd Street, near the corner of Tasker and 2nd. Designed by Fusa Designs, the structure will span 7,393 square feet and will feature a parking garage and two roof decks. Permits list Independence Construction Management as the contractor.

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