4401 Ridge Avenue. Credit: Oombra Architects.

Construction Not Yet Started at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has still not started at a 175-unit mixed-use building proposed at 4401 Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by Oombra Architects and developed by Atapco Properties, the development will span 178,837 square feet and feature 34 studios, 117 one-bedrooms units, and 34 two-bedroom apartments. A total of 4,760 square feet of commercial space will be located on the ground floor on Ridge Avenue, as well as 2,200 square feet of outdoor space. A 8,100-square-foot roof deck and a 3,400-square-foot green roof will be located atop the building. The development will also offer parking for 189 cars and 62 bicycles.

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3623 Fairmount Avenue Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 3623 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a residential project proposed for development at 3623 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project proposal includes the construction of a new three-story building offering four residential units. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,520 square feet, situated on a block bound by Olive Street, North 37th Street, and North 36th Street, facing Fairmount Avenue. Permits list Penstone Building Corporation as the contractor. KCA Design Associates LLC is listed as the design professional. Alfa Properties LLC is the permit holder.

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1418 North 27th Street Elevation

Permits Issued for 1418 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

New permits have been issued for a residential project proposed for development at 1418 North 27th Street in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The building will be located on small lot spanning 608 square feet, on a mid-block parcel situated between Etting Street, Jefferson Street, and Master Street, facing North 27th Street. The project proposal includes the construction of a three-story single-family residence. Moto Designshop Inc is listed as the design professional. Permits list Spruce Builders LLC as the contractor. Cievtta Property Group is the owner.

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Ridge Flats at 4300-26 Ridge Avenue. Rendering credit: Morris Adjmi Architects

Construction Complete at Ridge Flats in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction work is complete at Ridge Flats, a five-story mixed-use project rising at 4300-26 Ridge Avenue in East FallsNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, the 180,879-square-foot development will contain around 10,000 square feet of retail space, 142 residential units, 117 partially covered surface parking spaces, and a green roof. Permits list Kinsley Construction as the contractor. The construction cost is stated at $30.5 million.

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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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