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Rendering of 412 North 2nd Street. Credit: Morris Adjmi Architects.

Site Cleared at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 11, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that the construction site has been cleared at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia. The development will rise between 2nd, Callowhill, and Willow streets in the southeast corner of Northern Liberties, near the Delaware River waterfront and a block north of Old City. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by National Real Estate Development, LLC, (aka National Development) and The KRE Group, the tower will span 351,927 square feet and hold 397 residential units, 20,431 square feet of retail, and 105 parking spaces. Construction costs are listed at $93 million.

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

Excavation Underway at 2000-20 East Hagert Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on September 9, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that excavation work has begun for a seven-story, 108-unit residential building 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 project 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.

Permits Issued for 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 8, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, six-unit multi-family building at 1700 Master Street in Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia. A roof deck will be located at the top of the building along with an access structure. In total, the structure is expected to yield 6,300 square feet of space. Omega Home Builders is the contracting firm behind the project, while Paul Dietz is the listed design professional.

223 Market Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Construction Complete at 223-25 Market Street in Old City

8:00 am on September 7, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at a three-story vertical extension for an existing three-story building located at 223-25 Market Street in the Old City section of Center City. Designed by the Atrium Design Group, the new addition will roughly double the building’s current floor area to 23,685 square feet and increase the total residential unit count to 22, while maintaining the ground-floor commercial space facing Market Street. Permits list TBC LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $3.5 million.

2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue. Rendering credit: Ambit Architecture

Construction Nearly Complete at 2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington

8:00 am on September 6, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY’s has observed that construction work is nearly complete at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The building, located on the southwest side of the block between between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street, will rise five stories and feature ground-floor commercial space as well as 21 residential units. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure will span 21,168 square feet and will feature parking for seven bicycles. Permits list Grit Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.75 million.

Rendering of 1001 South Broad Street via BKV Group.

Construction Advances at Broad and Washington at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 5, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY recently visited the site and documented the construction at Broad and Washington, a 15-story, 1,111-unit complex at 1001 South Broad Street in Hawthorne, South Philadelphia. Designed by the BKV Group, the complex will span an entire city block at the northeast corner of the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue. The 1,516,218-square-foot development will cost nearly $306 million to build.

4931 Germantown Avenue. Credit: Architecture, Urban Design, and Policy.

Permits Issued For 4931 Germantown Avenue In Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 5, 2023 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, five-unit multi-family building at 4931 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will include a roof deck. In total, the structure will span 5,696 square feet of space. Architecture, Urban Design, and Policy is the design firm listed for the project.

1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Construction Nearly Complete at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on September 3, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has noted that construction work is nearing completion at a five-story, 59-unit mixed-use complex at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will span 42,100 square feet and will include a renovation and retail conversion of the 19th-century Kensington National Bank as well as construction of a five-story apartment building at the site of the bank’s parking lot. The Wells Fargo Bank branch currently situated in the existing building will be relocated to the new structure. Designed by OOMBRA Architects, the development will include 20 parking spaces for commercial customers, elevator service for residents, 20 bicycle spaces, and a roof deck. Permits list Wells Fargo Bank as the owner and Reed St. Builders LLC, and a construction cost of $9.25 million. The development is also known under its full address of 1148-62 Frankford Avenue.

140 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. July 2023

Renovation Underway at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City

7:30 am on September 3, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that renovation work is underway at a four-story prewar rowhouse at 140 North 2nd Street in Old City. The project is situated on the west side of the block between Arch Street and Quarry Street, almost directly across from historic Elfreth’s Alley. Designed by Moto Designshop, the renovated building will span 4,523 square feet and feature five transient residential units. Permits list Michael Treacy as the contractor and specify a renovation cost of $1 million.

Rendering of 23 West Girard Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects.

Site Cleared at 23 West Girard Avenue in Fishtown

8:00 am on September 2, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that demolition work has been completed and a site has been cleared for construction of a six-story mixed-use development with ground-level retail and 107 residential units at 23 West Girard Avenue in Olde Kensington. Designed by JKRP Architects and developed by Girard Real Estate LLC, the project will span 104,160 square feet and will feature parking for 28 cars and 47 bicycles, full sprinkling, and a roof deck, which, given the building’s future prominence over the surroundings, will likely offer panoramic views of the Center City skyline. Permits list Benchmark Construction Group Inc. as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $21.5 million.

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