1238 North Howard Street. Building elevation and section. Credit: Interface Studio Architects LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Construction Still Pending at 1238 North Howard Street in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is yet to start at a single-family rowhouse development at 1238 North Howard Street, near the meeting point of Fishtown and Olde Kensington. Designed by Interface Studio Architects and developed by Callahan Ward (which also serves as the contractor), the building will rise three stories plus basement, span 1,539 square feet, and feature a back yard and a roof deck.

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2315 North Front Street. Credit: HDO Architecture

Construction Complete at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is complete at a five-story, 63-unit mixed-use project at 2315 North Front Street in East Kensington. Designed by HDO Architecture, the project spans 59,172 square feet and features ground-floor commercial space, a roof deck, and parking for 22 bicycles. Permits list Knight Rider Construction as the contractor and indicate a construction cost of $6 million.

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Rendering fo 2000-20 East Hagert Street. Credit: T + Associates.

Construction Pending at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction not yet started at the site slated for a a seven-story, 108-unit multi-family development at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington. The property is bordered by East Hagert Street to the east, Emerald Street to the north, and East Boston Street to the west. Designed by T + Associates, the building will span 93,832 square feet and will include 13 artist studios, underground parking for 19 cars, and space for 37 bicycles, as well as a green roof and a roof deck.

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Previous look at 1706-10 Walnut Street. Credit: Google.

Work Nearing Completion On Beer Garden At 1706-10 Walnut Street In Rittenhouse Square, Center City

Work is nearing completion on a new beer garden at 1706-08-10 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse SquareCenter City. The new space will span 11,500 square feet, including a large amount of outdoor seating and garden space. Various temporary sheds and tents will host vendors and covered seating, while a small play space boasts the future space’s  family-oriented appeal. Avram Hornik is managing the restaurant, the latest addition to his growing portfolio of Philadelphia restaurants. The restaurant will operate from noon to midnight.

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