2405 North 6th Street. Building elevation. Credit: JT Ran Expediting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 2405 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 2405 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East. The development will rise from a vacant lot on the east side of the block between West York and West Cumberland streets, just to the north of the former. Designed by JT Ran Expediting, the structure will contain 3,027 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list JPL Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $300,000.

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4161 Westminster Avenue. Building elevation. Credit: JT Ran Expediting via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4161 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit rowhouse at 4161 Westminster Avenue in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The structure will replace a vacant lot on the north side of the block between North Holly and North 42nd streets. Designed by JT Ran Expediting, the structure will span 2,787 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list JPL Construction Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $280,000.

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1312 North 6th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction has topped out at a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. Designed by Stuart G. Rosenberg Architects, the project is situated on the west side of the block between West Thompson and Master streets. Permits list Santech Construction Corp. as the contractor and a construction cost of $685,000.

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1326 Palethorp Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2023

Construction Plans Still on Hold at 1326 Palethorp Street in Olde Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work has still not begun at a single-family dwelling proposed at 1326 Palethorp Street in Olde Kensington, nearly three years after a zoning permit was issued in November 2020. The new building will replace a vacant lot on the west side of the block between West Thompson and Master streets, and will feature a roof deck. CANNOdesign is listed on the permits as part of the project team.

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2034 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 2034 North Front Street in Kensington

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed sustained construction progress at a four-story, eight-unit mixed-use building at 2034 North Front Street in Kensington. The development replaces a vacant lot on the west side of the block between West Norris Street and Diamond Street, and rises next to the elevated Market-Frankford Line. The structure will span 8,086 square feet, which translates to an average of around 1,000 square feet per apartment, and feature 540 square feet of ground-level retail and a cellar. The roof deck will likely offer views of the skyline. Permits list the Estate of Anna Reinman as the owner, Christopher Carickhoff as the design professional, and V2 Properties Construction Management LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are indicated at $1.38 million.

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