1031-33 Ridge Avenue prior to redevelopment. Looking east. May 2023. Credit: Google Maps

Vertical Expansion Proposed at 1031-33 Ridge Avenue in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia

A vertical extension has been proposed at 1031-33 Ridge Avenue in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia, where a single-story commercial building will be converted into a four-story, four-unit mixed-use structure. The development is situated on the east side of the block between Noble Street and Hamilton Street. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project will span a total of 11,284 square feet, of which 1,576 will constitute commercial space. Permits list Qi Wei Chen as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $1.2 million.

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6906 Ridge Avenue prior to redevelopment. Looking west. July 2021. Credit: Google Maps

Building Expansion Proposed at 6906 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia

A building expansion has been proposed at 6906 Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Northwest Philadelphia, where a two-story, two-unit residential building will be converted into a three-story, five-unit development. The project is situated on the southwest side of the block between Parker Avenue and Paoli Avenue. Designed by Studio C Architecture, the development will span a total of 2,920 square feet. Permits list Andy Mulson as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $600,000.

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1700 Frankford Avenue. Building rendering. Credit: Ambit Architecture via the City of Philadelphia

Nine-Unit Building Proposed at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

A three-story, nine-unit mixed-use building has been proposed at 1700 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will stand on the northwest corner of Frankford Avenue and East Columbia Avenue. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure will span 13,924 square feet and will include ground-floor commercial space and a basement. Permits list GRIT Construction as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $2.175 million.

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1437 Point Breeze Avenue prior to redevelopment. Looking east. October 2019. Credit: Google Maps

Six-Unit Building Proposed at 1437 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

A four-story, six-unit mixed-use development has been proposed at 1437 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The new structure will replace a dilapidated two-story commercial building on the east side of the block between Dickinson and Reed streets. The new development will span 11,200 square feet and will feature ground-floor commercial space. Permits list Lepore Properties as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $400,000.

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2024-28 North 22nd Street. Building rendering. Credit: Oombra Architects via the Civic Design Review

YIMBY Takes a Closer Look at 120-Unit Development Proposed at 2024-28 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West

Last month, YIMBY shared renderings for Tioga District’s Diamond Health Hub, a 120-unit mixed-use project proposed at 2024-32 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West; today we offer an encore with additional information and renderings. The development will rise from a through-block lot bordered by North 22nd Street to the east and North Croskey Street to the west. Designed by Oombra Architects, the building will stand five stories tall and offer 49,423 square feet of residential space and 10,567 square feet of commercial space. The residences will be allocated for mixed income seniors aged 55 and above and will include parking for nine cars and 28 bicycles.

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