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Rendering of 1538 Frankford Avenue. Credit: KJO Architecture.

Construction Progresses at 1538 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on September 1, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed significant construction progress at a four-story, 12-unit mixed-use development at 1538 Frankford Avenue (alternately1538-44 Frankford Avenue) in Fishtown. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Jefferson and East Oxford streets. Designed by KJO Architecture, the project will span 23,741 square feet, which includes 5,829 square feet of retail. The building will be fully sprinkled and will feature a roof deck, which promises to offer reasonably open skyline vistas. Permits list Optimal Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.4 million.

1704 Frankford Avenue. Building rendering. Credit: Ambit Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Excavation Underway at 1704 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on August 31, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that excavation is progressing at the site of a three-story, three-unit mixed-use development has been proposed at 1704 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The structure will rise on the west side of the block between East Columbia Avenue and West Palmer Street. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will span 4,728 square feet and will feature ground-floor commercial space and a cellar. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $1.1 million.

1602 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Assimilation Design Lab.

Permits Issued for 1602 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 31, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for a four-unit mixed-use building proposed at 1602 Ridge Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia. Designed by Assimilation Design Lab, the structure will stand four stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. In total, the structure is planned to yield 4,450 square feet.

2000 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Construction Complete at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on August 30, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction is complete at a five-story, 21-unit mixed-use building at 2000 North Front Street in Fishtown. The structure stands at the northwest corner of Front and Norris streets, replacing a dilapidated and boarded-up three-story prewar building. The development offers 22,992 square feet of interior space, which will include a commercial component and a roof deck. Permits list Dr. Jerry Ginsberg as the owner, KCA Design Associates as the architect, and Tota Builders, Inc. [sic] as the contractor. Construction costs are indicated at $710,000.

614 South 13th Street. Credit: ALMA Architecture.

Construction Underway at 614 South 13th Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 30, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is making progress at a four-story, 45-unit multi-family building at 614 South 13th Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Kater and Bainbridge streets. Designed by ALMA Architecture, the building will span 35,653 square feet of space and will include a green roof, 16 units of affordable housing, and parking for 16 cars. Permits list the Benchmark Construction Group as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $5.5 million.

Rendering of 2157 East Lehigh Avenue. Credit: DesignBlendz.

First Building Nears Completion at Complex at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in Kensington

8:00 am on August 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction is nearly complete on one of the four buildings at a 278-unit mixed-use development underway at 2157 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington, with construction work well underway on the rest. Designed by DesignBlendz, the project’s four structures will stand between 60 to 75 feet tall. Building A (01) will rise six stories and span 73,124 square feet, and contain commercial space at the ground floor and 81 residential units, a roof deck, and a small parking garage, with construction costs estimated at $3.5 million. Building B (02) will rise seven stories, span 65,550 square feet, and feature 72 units. Building C (03) will rise six stories, hold 60 residences, span 56,981 square feet, and include a roof deck and a garage, though it will not offer commercial space on the ground floor, and cost $3.5 million to build. Matching the other structures, Building D (04) will also reach a height of six stories and include a garage and 65 residential units, though it will not house any commercial space. In total, the building will hold 71,437 square feet of space, and cost $3.5 million. The development will include parking for 132 cars and 96 bicycles.

2401 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Construction Complete at 2401 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on August 29, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at a four-story, 15-unit residential development at 2401 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Designed by Ambit Architecture and developed by Philly Capital Group, the 14,560-square-foot building stands at the east side of the traffic circle at the intersection of Frankford Avenue, Trenton Avenue, and East York Street, which gains its distinctive “flatiron” shape from its acutely angled site. The development will feature ground-floor commercial space (primarily along Frankford Avenue), a basement, full sprinkling, balconies, and a green roof covering at least 60 percent of the rooftop. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.05 million.

Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

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

8:00 am on August 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is well underway 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 project that will include 15 more townhouses in the future.

769 South 10th Street, Credit: Landmark Architectural Design.

Construction Progresses at 769 South 10th Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on August 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has documented the latest construction progress at a 13-unit development at 769 South 10th Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia. Designed by Landmark Architectural Design, the building will stand four stories tall, with commercial space at the ground floor and a roof deck.

Excavation Underway at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:00 am on August 28, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that demolition work has been completed and excavation is underway at the site of a three-story, nine-unit mixed-use development proposed at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will stand on the northwest corner of Frankford Avenue and East Columbia Avenue. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure will span 13,924 square feet and will include ground-floor commercial space and a basement. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $2.175 million.

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