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

Construction Prep Underway at 6515 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has discovered that site prep construction work is now underway 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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2111 North 7th Street

Permits Issued for 2111 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential project at 2111 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. The project proposal includes the construction of a new four-story building offering spaces for residential units, a private deck, and a pilot house. The project site is a parcel bound by Marshall Street, Diamond Street, and Susquehanna Avenue, facing 7th Street. Permits list Plato Studio as the contractor. Prestige Design LLC is responsible for the designs. Construction costs are estimated at $420,000 square feet.

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2400 Mascher Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Permits Issued for 2400 Mascher Street in West Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family development proposed at 2400 Mascher Street in West Kensington. Once completed, the new building will stand four stories tall, with a roof deck located at the top. Inside, there will be 28 residential units (with three being designated for low incomes) and parking for 10 bicycles. In total, the building will yield 31,555 square feet. KCA Design Associates is the architecture firm behind the project.

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4171 Mantua Avenue. Building section. Credit: Plato Studio via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4171 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit rowhouse at 4171 Mantua Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The new building will replace a portion of a large vacant lot on the north side of the block between North 41st Street and North 42nd Street. Designed by Plato Marinakos, Jr. of Plato Studio, the project will span 2,509 square feet and will include a basement and two roof decks. Permits list Yona Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $700,000.

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447 North 42nd Street. Building elevations. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 447 North 42nd Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 447 North 42nd Street in West Powelton, West Philadelphia. The structure will rise from a vacant property situated on the east side of the block between Baring Street and Spring Garden Street. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure will span 2,785 square feet and will feature a basement. Permits list the Beau Wurges as the contractor.

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