Residential

2630 West Girard Avenue. Looking southeast from Girard Avenue. Credit: ISA

Examining the 160-Unit Complex Proposed for 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia

Last year, Philly YIMBY announced the proposal of a five-story, 160-unit residential complex at 2630 West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. Today we take an in-depth look at the 127,200-square-foot development designed by ISA and developed by ADCO (American Development Company) and Callahan Ward, which will include 9,300 square feet of ground-level retail, parking for 46 vehicles and 56 bicycles, two shared roof decks, 34 private terraces, and other details revealed in last year’s Civic Design Review presentation.

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2067 East Orleans Street via Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Single-Family Structure at 2067 East Orleans Street in Port Richmond, Kensington

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story single-family structure at 2067 East Orleans Street in Port Richmond, Kensington. The property is situated on the east side of the block that is located between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street. The building will have a footprint that spans 825 square feet. 2545 Front Street Holdings LLC is the listed owner. Larry Farkas, P.E. is the design professional. The total cost of work is listed at $236,000.

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The Hamilton’s Second Tower Tops Out at 1500 Hamilton Street in Franklintown, North Philadelphia

The second tower has topped out at The Hamilton, a 599-unit residential development located at 1500 Hamilton Street in Franklintown, North Philadelphia. Designed by Bower Lewis Thower Architects and developed by Community College of Philadelphia and Radnor Property Group, the 197-foot-tal, 16-story building stands taller than the 147-foot-tall, ten-story phase one building to the west. The first holds 279 units inside the tower, while phase two will feature 320 units. Located near the CBS 3 News headquarters, the pair of bulky, gray and yellow buildings brings a mix of color as well as density into the area.

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Framing in Progress at 3700 Lancaster Avenue in University City, West Philadelphia

Construction has been progressing rapidly at 3700 Lancaster Avenue, a massive six-story apartment building in the uCity Square megaproject in University City, West Philadelphia. The 304,907-square-foot project will add 463 new residential units and 157 parking spaces units to the neighborhood. YIMBY first shared the project in September, when foundation work had been completed and framing had begun on the first floor.

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