Residential

Construction Anticipated at 300 North Columbus Boulevard in Old City, Center City

Philly YIMBY’s latest site visit to 300 North Columbus Street in Old City reveals that construction has not yet begun for the 290-foot-tall, 24-story residential tower two blocks north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Though no construction equipment has arrived so far, the parking lot is already shuttered with a sign on the south side of the fence announcing imminent construction. The structure is developed by The Durst Organization and designed by Handel Architects. The building will transform one of many vacant parking lots along North Christopher Columbus Boulevard in a district located between Old City and Northern Liberties, just north of Penn’s Landing.

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New Rendering Released for The Nook at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

A new rendering has been revealed for The Nook, a four-story, 34-unit development at 5535 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The building will stand four stories tall and hold 34 luxury residential units. The building is being developed by Stamm Development Group, designed by M Architecture, and built by Tester Construction.

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Broad And Washington. Credit: BKV Group

Major Developments Coming to the Broad and Washington Area in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

The intersection of South Broad Street and Washington Avenue in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood in South Philadelphia is one of the busiest in the city, yet has remained underdeveloped for a long time. However, a series of recent projects are adding significant density to the junction. Broad and Washington, 1113 South Broad Street, and 1223-45 Washington Avenue will add around 1,500 residential units, in addition to the 300+ that were recently added with Lincoln Square. In a span of around ten years, the intersection will take on a completely new look.

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The Pickle Factory Wraps Up Construction at 1841 North 19th Street In Cecil B. Moore, North Philadelphia

The Pickle Factory, a four-story apartment building located at 1841 North 19th Street, is wrapping up construction in the neighborhood of Cecil B. Moore, just outside of Temple University in North Philadelphia. The project brings a large number of new units to the neighborhood, further increasing local density. The building is designed by KJO Architecture. Axe Development LLC is the developer for the project.

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North Liberty Triangle at 1102-48 North 2nd Street. Credit: Streamline

Construction Underway on 84-Unit North Liberty Triangle at 1102-48 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia

North Liberty Triangle, a six-story, 84-unit residential development is in progress at 1102-48 North 2nd Street. The development rises in the northern section of Northern Liberties, one of the most active development zones in North Philadelphia and in the entire city. The project, developed by Streamline, consists of a series of mid-rise buildings standing up to six stories, situated on an irregular site between North 2nd Street, Germantown Avenue, and Girard Avenue.

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