1816 Seybert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2023

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

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit confirms that construction has not yet begun at the three-story single-family rowhouse proposed at 1816 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia, as seen in a recent site visit by Philly YIMBY. 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 LLC, the structure will span 1,987 square feet and will feature a cellar, a roof deck, and full sprinkling. Permits list BI Direct LLC as the contractor.

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1735 Seybert Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. August 2023

Site Remains Vacant at 1735 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit shows that a site slated for construction continues to sit vacant at 1735 Seybert Street in Cecil B. Moore, Lower North Philadelphia, after the demolition of a vacant two-story single-family rowhouse. An attractive wood plank fence encloses the vacant lot. The work was performed as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. Permits listed Francis Henriquez of FH Demolition as the contractor and a work cost of $13,995.

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2121 East Dakota Street. Site conditions prior to redevelopment. Looking north. October 2018. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Issued for 2121 East Dakota Street in Fishtown

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family dwelling at 2121 East Dakota Street in East Kensington. The new building will rise from a vacant lot sited on the northeast side of the block between Amber Street and Trenton Avenue. The development will span 1,500 square feet and will feature a cellar and a roof deck. Permits list Paul Dietz as the design professional and Fidan Basha as the contractor.

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