4223 Powelton Avenue. Looking north prior to redevelopment. August 2019. Looking north. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 4223 Powelton Avenue in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North 42nd Street and Holden Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the building will span 3,832 square feet and feature a basement and outdoor parking for three cars. Permits list Basch Builders as the contractor.

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2017-21 Eastburn Avenue. Looking northwest. June 2022. Credit: Google Street View

Permits Issued for 43-Unit Building at 2017-21 Eastburn Avenue in West Oak Lane, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 43-unit apartment building at 2017-21 Eastburn Avenue in West Oak Lane, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will rise from a large vacant lot situated on the north side of Eastburn Avenue. The structure will span 44,501 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list Scott Woodruff as the design professional and AIMES LLC as the contractor.

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300 Christian Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2024

Construction Complete at 300 Christian Street in Queen Village, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, 30-unit residential building at 300 Christian Street in Queen VillageSouth Philadelphia. The development is situated on the southwest corner of Christian and South 3rd streets. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the project spans 37,038 square feet and features an elevator, a fitness center, a roof deck, and parking for 11 cars and 14 bicycles. Permits list the ://phillyyimby.com/category/Elsam-Corporation”>Elsam Corporation as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.825 million.

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222 North 11th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. February 2024

Construction Complete at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is complete at a seven-story, 18-unit mixed-use building at 222 North 11th Street in Chinatown, Center City. The mid-rise structure stands on the west side of the block between Race and Vine streets, half a block north of the Convention Center (thus situating the project within the Convention Center District). Designed by YCH Architect, the structure spans 17,280 square feet. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor.

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2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Looking northeast. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Concrete Frame Rises at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has documented the rising concrete frame at a 307-foot-tall, 23-story mixed-use high-rise underway at 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the PMC Property Group (which also serves as the contractor), the curvy tower will rise on a narrow, wedge-shaped lot sited by the Schuylkill River waterfront and will contain 334,201 square feet of interior space. The development will feature 287 residential units as well as office space and parking for 44 cars and 96 bicycles. Permits specify a construction cost of $105 million.

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