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Washington Court at 52-60 West Washington Lane via Tester Construction.

Washington Court is Complete at 52-60 West Washington Lane in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 2, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Leasing has begun at Washington Court, a three-story, 16-unit mixed-use development located at 52-60 West Washington Lane in Morton, Northwest Philadelphia. Designed by KCA Design Associates and developed by Stamm Development Group, the 16,000-square-foot development totals over 16,000 square feet. The project includes ground floor commercial space and amenities such as seven parking spaces, a roof deck, a green roof, bike parking, and tenant storage. Tester Construction is the contractor.

2802 Cecil B. Moore Avenue via Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Structure at 2802 Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 2, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 2802 Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. The property is situated on the south side of the block that is located between North 28th Street and North Newkirk Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 853 square feet. Saint Bernard Holding Group LLC is the listed owner.

Demolition Permits Filed for 12 + Sansom at 123 South 12th Street in Washington Square West, Center City

8:00 am on January 1, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Demolition permits have been filed for the two-story parking garage located at 123 South 12th Street, at the corner of 12th and Sansom street, where the 306-foot-tall, 25-story project called 12 + Sansom is proposed. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Brickstone Realty, the broad, masonry-clad tower will extend to Moravian Street and South Jessup Street and will become the tallest building within a three block radius, filling a skyline void in Washington Square West. The development will addan 220 residential units to the rapidly growing area.

Current view of the Renaissance Estates. Credit Colin LeStourgeon.

Renaissance Estates Nears Completion at 3320 South 20th Street in Packer Park, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on January 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Exterior work nears completion at Renaissance Estates, a low-rise residential development located at 3320 South 20th Street in Packer Park, South Philadelphia. Developed by Mansion Global, the project consists of 14 four-story luxury townhouses with amenities that include two-car garages, private elevators, and roof decks offering sweeping views of the skyline. The homes will hold at least 3,200 square feet of space, with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Dwelling at 1905 East Harold Street in East Kensington

7:00 am on January 1, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story single-family structure at 1905 East Harold Street in East Kensington. The building sits on the east side of the block that is located between Emerald Street and Jasper Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 468 square feet. 10th Fairmont LLC is the listed owner.

Cathedral Place Phase Two Awaits Design Reveal in Logan Square, Center City

8:00 am on December 31, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

At number one on Philly YIMBY’s Annual December Countdown is Cathedral Place Phase Two, a 685-foot-tall tower planned at 1700 Vine Street in Logan Square, Center City. The skyscraper is part of Cathedral Place, a proposed redevelopment of the block-sized archdiocesan campus centered around the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, a block east of Logan Square. The development will also include a new 23-story high-rise. The taller tower will be designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, though only a general massing is available at this point. The massing model shows a bulky building with a lower section to the west, which steps up toward the tower. Our site visit has revealed no construction activity yet at the tower site, which consists of a low-rise structure and a parking lot. Both towers are being developed by Exeter Property Group.

Permits Filed for Broad And Noble at 435-43 North Broad Street in the Loft District, Center City

7:30 am on December 31, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

Construction permits have been issued for Broad and Noble, a 231-foot-tall, 18-story tower planned for 435-43 North Broad Street in the Loft District, also known as Callowhill, in North Philadelphia. Designed by Barton Partners and developed by Toll Brothers, the tower will rise from a 49,397-square-foot footprint and yield 371,302 square feet with 344 apartments. Retail will comprise 10,574 square feet, office space will occupy 8,351 square feet, and parking and loading areas will span 46,275 square feet. Clemens Construction is the listed contractor for the project, which will cost an estimated $70 million to build. Original plans called for 368 apartments, 282,471 square feet of residential space along with 23,647 square feet of amenity space, and 107 underground parking spaces.

Permits Filed for a Two-Family Structure at 409 West Hewson Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

7:00 am on December 31, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story, two-family structure at 409 West Hewson Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The property is situated on the west side of the block that is located at the northwest corner of North Hewson Street and North Leithgow Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 697 square feet. 409 W Hewson Street LLC is the listed owner.

Finishing Touches Going Up on W/Element Hotel at 1441 Chestnut Street in Center City

8:00 am on December 30, 2020 By Thomas Koloski

The second-tallest building on Philly YIMBY’s Annual December Countdown is the W/Element Hotel, which is finishing construction at 1441 Chestnut Street in Center City, a block south of City Hall. The concrete-framed, dual branded hotel tower rises to a height of 617 feet and 52 floors making up the concrete structure of the building. Designed by Cope-Linder Architects and developed by Chestlen Development, the building’s design of jagged blue glass and the gray metal cladding was inspired by the Schuylkill River and the cliffs that run along it. The building has made a significant impact on the Center City skyline, as it joins the dominant group of 500-foot-plus towers in the Center City core.

80-Unit Mixed-Use Building Approved for 101 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania

7:30 am on December 30, 2020 By Colin LeStourgeon

An 11-story, 80-unit mixed-use tower has earned unanimous municipal approval at 101 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, a small city bordering the Delaware River on the northern outskirts of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. Designed by SITIO Architects, the development will include ground floor retail and office space spread throughout the tower. The existing low-rise bank building at the site will be renovated and extended all the way to 3rd Street, creating a denser, urban design. The project will include a promenade and a pocket park.

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