Commercial

Two Cathedral Square at 227 North 18th Street. Credit: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Philly YIMBY Looks at Two Cathedral Square, 470-Foot-Tall Office and Residential Tower Planned at 227 North 18th Street in Logan Square, Center City

8:00 am on November 19, 2021 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Updated plans have recently been released for Two Cathedral Square, a 470-foot-tall, 34-story mixed-use commercial and residential tower planned at 227 North 18th Street in Logan Square. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by EQT Exeter, with Studio Bryan Hanes handling landscape design, the 700,000-square-foot-plus building is the largest component of Cathedral Square, a redevelopment master plan for the block-sized archdiocesan campus centered on the iconic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Today YIMBY takes a closer look at the most recent iteration of Center City’s latest trophy tower.

Current view of 2215 North 7th Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on November 1, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 12-unit mixed-use building at 2215 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. Upon completion, the new building will rise four stories tall and will feature 15,649 square feet of space, which includes commercial space on the ground floor. James Clancy is the design professional listed, with Liberty Star Management INC the listed contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $2.1 million.

2222 Market Street rendering from Parkway Corp.

Cladding Underway at 2222 Market Street in Center City West

8:00 am on October 25, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

The structural frame continues to rise and cladding installation has started at 2222 Market Street in Center City West. The building will stand 318 feet and 20 stories high, and provide a significant amount of office space as it will take up nearly the entire block. The structure was designed by Gensler and developed by Parkway Commercial Properties, which previously owned the parking lot that had spanned the tower’s entire future footprint.

1148-62 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: OOMBRA Architects

Renderings revealed for 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

7:30 am on October 25, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a 60-unit mixed-use development at 1148 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. The development will entail the renovation of a historic bank building, as well as a new five-story structure on the remainder of the site. A 2,600-square-foot commercial space will be located on the ground floor, while the upper floors will hold 12 studios, 32 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedrooms. The complex will feature spaces for 20 cars and 20 bicycles. A roof deck and green roof will be located atop the building, with an additional 450-square-foot deck situated on the second floor.

Former view of 2243-45 North Front Street. Credit: Google.

Permits Issued for Ten-Unit Building at 2243-45 North Front Street in East Kensington

7:30 am on October 14, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a six-story, multi-use building at 2243-45 North Front Street in East Kensington. Upon completion, the building will feature a basement, commercial space on the ground floor, and ten residential units. In total, the building will hold 11,389 square feet of space. Lonny Rossman is listed as the design professional and Pinhas Malka as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $1.8 million.

Rendering of 102-112 Park Avenue. Credit: Bernardon.

Renderings Revealed for 35-Unit Building at 102-112 Park Avenue in Swarthmore, PA

8:00 am on October 5, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Renderings have been revealed for a five-story, 35-unit mixed-use development planned at 102-112 Park Avenue in Swarthmore, PA, a town located in Delaware County to the southwest of Philadelphia. Designed by Bernardon, the building will include retail space on the ground floor with residential units above. The project will also feature a garage.

Permits Issued for Renovations at 1111-17 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on October 5, 2021 By Tyler Massar

Permits have been issued for interior alterations at a mix-use new construction building at 1111-17 South Broad Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia. The permit lists the addition of a new bank at the ground floor with new wall partitions, finishes, and furnishings. The total construction area will is listed at 1,931 square feet. Permit name Mark A. Coan of the IEI Group as the design professional and Grace Construction Management CO LLC as the primary contractor. Construction cost is specified at $493,494.

Permits Issued for New Restaurant at 1800 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City

7:00 am on October 4, 2021 By Tyler Massar

Permits have been issued for a new restaurant at 1800 Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, Center City. Alterations will cover 1,601 square feet, replacing the Saxbys cafe, which had occupied the first floor and basement since 2018. Permits list JLL Architecture as the design professional. Construction will cost of $345,900

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

Permits Issued for Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street in Marker East, Center City

7:30 am on September 30, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of the 14-story Blue Ivy Hotel at 122 South 11th Street in Center City. Designed by DAS Architects and developed by the Estia Group, the hotel will offer 86 hotel rooms on the third through fourteenth floors. Restaurant space will be situated on the first and second floors. The tower will total 51,181 square feet of space. Permits list construction costs at $21.1 million.

Work Stalled On AC Hotel at 230 North 13th Street in Chinatown, Center City

7:30 am on September 24, 2021 By Thomas Koloski

Work appears stalled on the 150-room AC Hotel by Marriott planned at 230 North 13th Street in Chinatown, Center City. Designed by Bergman Associates and developed by Baywood Hotels, the project will integrate a historical building into the design. The 181-foot-tall, 15-story tower will stand out prominently in an area with few tall buildings and will offer fantastic views of the city.

Pages: 12345678910

Fetching more...