2113 East Norris Street. Street-facing elevations. Credit: Designblendz via the City of Philadelphia

Site Cleared at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has observed that a construction site has been cleared at a three-story two-family rowhouse at 2113 East Norris Street in Fishtown. The structure will replace a dilapidated three-story rowhome on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 4,389 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Chris Steinbiss as the contractor.

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825 Bainbridge Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023.

Construction Nearly Complete at 825 Bainbridge Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work is nearly complete at a multi-family development at 825-27 Bainbridge Street in Bella VistaSouth Philadelphia. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the new building will rise four stories tall, featuring 15 residential units. The building spans 19,200 square feet and will include five bicycle spaces. Construction costs are specified at $3.2 million.

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2301 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Renovations Underway at 2301 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that exterior renovation work is underway at the recently completed mixed-use development at 2301 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Designed by Ian Smith Design Group, the project adds a three-story rear addition to a three-story prewar building and two smaller adjacent structures at the eastern corner of Frankford Avenue and East Dauphin Street. The finished project features ground-floor commercial space and six residential units, as well as a cellar.

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