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2650 Castor Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the Civic Design Review

An In-Depth Look at Townhouse Complex Proposed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond

By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Last week, Philly YIMBY shared plans for a multi-family development, as seen in a recent submission to the Philadelphia planning department’s Civic Design Review, which calls for a 30-building, 68-unit townhouse complex to be constructed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond; today we take a closer look at the proposal. The complex will be constructed on a full-block vacant lot bound by Castor Avenue to the east, Pickwick Street to the west, East Thompson Street to the north, and Edgemont Street to the south. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the development will feature 22 duplexes (two units per building) and eight triplexes (three units per building). The proposal will also include 50 parking spots, situated on an interior parking lot behind the rowhouse-style residences.

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5235 Chestnut Street. Credit: KCA Design Associates.

Construction Pending at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia

By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has revealed that construction work has not yet started at a two-building mixed-use complex planned at 5235 Chestnut Street in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia.The complex is designed by the KCA Design Associates. The building to be located along Chestnut Street will rise six stories, with commercial space at the ground floor and 33 residential units situated in the upper floors. The building will include a basement as well as a roof deck and green roof that will be accessed through a pilot house and space for 11 bicycles. The second, larger building that will be located along Ludlow Street and will also rise six floors high, with commercial space also located on the ground floor and with 171 residential units on upper floors, a basement, roof deck, and green roof, as well as 57 bicycle spaces. The two buildings will share a loading space located along Ludlow Street.

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Permits Issued for Four-Story Single-Family Home at 1029 Hyde Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia

By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story single-family residential building at 1029 Hyde Street in Fishtown. The development will span 2,097 square feet and include a roof deck with pilot house access. The project is developed by Yellow Box Investments LLC, with design work led by A2 Design Group. Jacquinto Properties & Construction is listed as contractor.

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2650 Castor Avenue. Credit: KCA Design Associates via the Civic Design Review

Townhouse Development Proposed at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond

By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent submission to the Philadelphia planning department’s Civic Design Review reveals details on a proposal for a 30-building, 68-unit townhouse complex at 2650 Castor Avenue in Port Richmond. The development will rise on a full-block vacant lot bound by Castor Avenue to the east, Pickwick Street to the west, East Thompson Street to the north, and Edgemont Street to the south. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the project will offer a total of 22 duplexes (two units per building) as well as eight triplexes (three units per building). The proposal will also include parking for 50 cars, situated on an interior parking lot behind the residences, as well as landscaping improvements.

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1210 Fletcher Street

Three-Story Single-Family Home Planned at 1210 East Fletcher Street in Fishtown

By YIMBY Team

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residence at 1210 East Fletcher Street in Fishtown. The site is located on the west side of East Fletcher Street, mid-block between Moyer Street to the north and East Girard Avenue to the south. Designed by the A2 Design Group, the development will span 2,680 square feet and include a basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure. Permits list Ben Franklin Builders LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $385,000.

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