1810 Federal Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. April 2023

Construction Nears Completion at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work is nearing completion at a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 1810 Federal Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. The development is situated on the south side of the block between South 18th and South 19th streets. Designed by Designblendz, the structure will span 3,352 square feet. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $450,000.

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620 Diamond Street. Elevations. Credit: Here's The Plan LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 620 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, three-unit apartment building at 620 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East. Located near Temple University, the structure will replace a vacant lot on the southeast corner of Diamond and North Marshall streets. Designed by Here’s The Plan, LLC, the structure will span 2,700 square feet and feature a basement and a roof deck. Permits list CDF General Contractors LLC as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $175,000.

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The Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street. Rendering credit: DAS Architects

Development Still Not Started at Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City

A recent site visit has observed no signs of demolition nor other forms of construction preparation at the site of the a 14-story, 86-room hotel proposed at 122 South 11th Street in Midtown Village, Center City. Designed by DAS Architects, the building will span 51,181 square feet and will feature a restaurant at the first and second floors. Permits list Midwest Construction and Painting Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $21.1 million.

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417 West Cumberland Street. Credit: Plato A. Marinakos, Jr., Architect via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 417 West Cumberland Street in West Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit apartment building at 417 West Cumberland Street in West Kensington, Philadelphia. The development will replace a three-story rowhouse located on the north side of the block between North 40th and North Preston streets. Designed by the 24 Seven Design Group, the building will span 10,134 square feet and will feature a basement. Permits list V2 Properties Construction Management LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $550,000.

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