Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

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

8:00 am on October 15, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted sustained construction progress at a 20-unit townhouse complex 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 feature 15 more townhouses in the future.

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Rendering of 933 North Penn Street. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Construction Advances at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 12, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction is well underway at a seven-story, 196-unit multi-family development at 933 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building rises on the Delaware River waterfront and will feature a pedestrian promenade. The structure will span 187,636 square feet of gross floor area and will include parking for 57 cars and 66 bicycles.

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1740 North Marshall Street. Building elevation. Credit: HDO Architecture via the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 1740 North Marshall Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on October 11, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 1740 North Marshall Street in North Philadelphia East. The new structure will rise from a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery Avenue. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building will span 3,577 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Finch Development as the contractor.

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Rendering of 2331-33 East York Street via Nochumson P.C.

Construction Stalls at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond

8:00 am on October 8, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work appears to have stalled at a three-story, four-unit mixed-use building at 2331-33 East York Street in Olde Richmond, Kensington. The development stands on the east side of the block between Memphis Street and Cedar Street, just one lot south of the intersection of York and Memphis. Designed by Plato Marinakos, the building will hold commercial space (a restaurant, according to permits and the rendering) in the basement and on the first floor and four residential units above. The 7,400-square-foot structure will feature a roof deck, which, judging by the building’s height and lack of nearby obstructions, will offer decent views of the skyline. Permits list PASP LLC as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $500,000.

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925 North 47th Street Elevation

Permits Issued for 925 North 47th Street, Mill Creek, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on October 3, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 925 North 47th Street in Mill Creek, West Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 1,600 square feet, situated on mid-block bound by Wyalusing Avenue, Westminster Avenue, and North May Street, facing North 47th Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $1,080,000, with $1,080,000 as the general construction cost. Records show NNN OASI LLC listed as the property owner. MC Architectural is responsible for the designs.

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