1816 Seybert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2024

Construction Still Not Started at 1816 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that construction has still not started at a three-story single-family rowhouse proposed at 1816 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. The development will replace a vacant lot on the south side of the block between North 18th and North 19th streets, situated a block east of the Girard College campus Designed by Carolina Pena of Parallel Architecture Studio, the structure will span 1,987 square feet and will feature a cellar, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list BI Direct as the contractor.

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1700 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2024

Construction Nears Completion at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

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

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2630 West Girard Avenue. Looking southeast from Girard Avenue. Credit: ISA

Construction Underway at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed sustained construction progress at a five-story, 54-unit residential building at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Designed by ISA and developed by ADCO (American Development Company) and Callahan Ward, the structure, located under the full address of 2630-38 West Girard Avenue, is part of a greater complex that will also include 104 additional units sited within four-story winds along Taney and North 27th streets, bringing the total residential unit count to 160.

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1000-02 Spring Garden Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2024.

Construction Underway at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed sustained construction progress at an eight-story, 21-unit mixed-use building underway at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. the building rises on the southwest corner of Spring Garden Street and North 10th Street. Designed by HDO Architecture and developed by KT Investments, the structure will span 19,504 square feet and feature commercial space (likely at the ground floor), bicycle storage, and a roof deck. Permits list Liu Construction as the contractor.

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309-21 West Mount Pleasant Avenue. Credit: CosciaMoos Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 309-21 West Mount Pleasant Avenue in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a new mixed-use development proposed at 309-21 West Mount Pleasant Avenue in Mount AiryNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by CosciaMoos Architecture, the new building will rise five stories, hosting 4,063 square feet of retail space at the ground floor. Above this and throughout the rest of the structure, there will be 58,130 square feet of residential and amenity space with 66 residential units.

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