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

Construction Underway at 6515 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is progressing 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.

Read More

2249 Pemberton Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2024

Construction Complete at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is underway at a three-story single-family rowhouse at 2249 Pemberton Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The development replaces a two-story prewar rowhome situated on the north side of the block between South 22nd and South 23rd streets. Designed by J.O.S. Serratore & Company Architects, the structure will span 2,520 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Kildare Construction as the contractor.

Read More

140 North 2nd Street (left). Photo by Jamie Meller. October 2024

Renovation Complete at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that renovation work is complete at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.

Read More

Rendering of 1031 Germantown Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

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

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted sustained construction progress at a 20-unit townhouse complex at 1031 Germantown Avenue in Northern LibertiesLower 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.

Read More

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

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

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.

Read More