Multi-Family

1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. Credit: JKRP Architects

Four-Story Building to Rise at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

The Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia has seen a growing number of new residential projects in recent years, and one of the largest of the type now on the drawing boards for a site at 1622-40 Point Breeze Avenue. The four-story, 69-unit building will rise above the neighborhood dominated by two- to three-story rowhouses, and its 51,410 square feet will make it one of the area’s largest structures. The multi-family residential structure is designed by JKRP Architects. The building will include a bike room and a green roof.

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Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street. Credit: JKRP Architects

180-Unit Edgewater Apartments Proposed for 230 North 23rd Street in Logan Square, Center City

Center City West and western Logan Square have seen a flurry of recent development, transforming the area into a bustling, dense neighborhood. Another forthcoming addition is the Edgewater Apartments at 230 North 23rd Street, a 180-unit project located a block away from the Schuylkill River. Designed by JKRP Architects, the 145,473-square-foot complex will rise 83 feet and seven stories with homes ranging from studios to two bedrooms.

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Proposal at 230 Vine Street to Replace Famous Mosaic in Old City, Center City

Developer Atrium Design Group plans to construct a residential building at 230 Vine Street in Old City. The 54,000-square-foot structure will hold 16 units and along with 16 parking spaces and will feature an accessible roof. The building will replace the Painted Bride Arts Center, which has caused a controversy since the current building’s exterior is covered with a unique mosaic by artist Isaiah Zagar.

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Permits Filed for 2245 North 8th Street in North Central Philadelphia

Permits have been filed for construction of a multi-family structure at 2245 North 8th Street in North Central Philadelphia near Temple University. The new building will replace a grassy lot with overgrown tress along the perimeter. surrounding the backside of the site. The property is located near the corner of North 8th Street and West Dauphin Street. Brotherly Love Real Estate is the listed owner.

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One Dock Street (1 Dock Street). Credit: BLT Architects

One Dock Street to Become the Tallest Building in Society Hill, Old City

Several sizeable developments are currently in the works in Old City, the tallest of which is the tower that LCOR Incorporated plans to construct at One Dock Street. Bower Lewis Thrower Architects is the designer for the 374-foot-tall, 31-story proposal that would rise even higher than I.M. Pei’s Society Hill Towers, built just to the south in 1964. The new building will hold 272 rental units.

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