The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street. Complete Streets Handbook Checklist. Credit: Atrium Design Group

YIMBY Looks at Technical Details for The Luxe Phase I at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square

Last month, YIMBY shared details on The Luxe Phase I, a six-story, 96-unit mixed-use rental project underway at 1705 North American Street in Norris Square. Today we analyze the development’s technical details, as outlined in zoning documents and the Civic Design Review submission, such as site plans and zoning table, the Complete Streets Handbook Checklist, and the Civic Design Review Sustainable Design Checklist. Listed under a full address of 1705-41 North American Street and alternatively branded as The Luxe Fishtown (the developer site labels the neighborhood as Fishtown West), the project stands on a through-block lot that spans from North American Street to the west and North Philip Street to the east. Designed by the Atrium Design Group and Stantec, the project will span 95,000 square feet and feature around 9,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, an extensive amenity suite, a roof deck, and a garage with space for 44 cars and 72 bicycles. Apartments will range from studios to three-bedrooms. Permits list Turn Key Realty as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $15 million.

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3844 Fairmount Avenue Plan

Permits Issued For 3844 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a residential project proposed at 3844 Fairmount Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia. The project proposal includes the construction of a new three-story building offering three residential units. The building will be located on a lot spanning 1,395 square feet, situated on a block bound by Melon Street, North 39th Street, and North 38th Street, facing Fairmount Avenue. Permits list Able Eagle as the contractor. Alfa Engineering LLC is listed as the design professional. AHM Properties LLC is the permit holder. Construction costs are specified at $215,000, of which $180,000 is allocated toward general construction, and $35,000 for excavation work.

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310 Porter Street 3D Rendering

Permits Issued for 310 Porter Street in Whitman, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family row house with a finished basement at 310 Porter Street in Whitman, Philadelphia. The project site is located on a parcel bound by Galloway Street, South 3rd Street, and Shunk Street, facing Porter Street. The Ramtin Group is responsible for the designs. Permits list Armand Builders LLC as the contractor and specify a total construction cost of $230,000. Daku Group LLC is listed as the permit holder.

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2247 North 8th Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 2247 North 8th Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential structure at 2247 North 8th Street in North Philadelphia East. The building will be located on a vacant lot spanning an area of 1,390 square feet, situated on a block between Dauphin Street, Susquehanna Avenue, and Franklin Street, facing 8th Street. KCA Design Associates is listed as the design professional. KCA Design Associates is also listed as the permit holder. Permits list JPL Construction Inc as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $600,000.

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5542-44 Ridge Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2023

Construction Complete at Ridge Flats at 5542 Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, Northwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction is complete at Ridge Flats, a three-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 5542-44 Ridge Avenue in WissahickonNorthwest Philadelphia. The development is situated on the west side of the block between Seville and Markle streets. Designed by HDO Architecture, the structure spans 45,500 square feet and features commercial space on the ground floor as well as multiple roof decks. Construction costs are listed at $6.8 million.

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