PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread

[Justin7]

Originally Posted by summersm343

40th & Walnut McDonald’s Getting New Digs with an Office Addition

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I like the current street view more and it's making me question everything.

[Mikieman]

Looks like some preliminary site work has begun at the SPARK manufacturing lab at 30th and Chestnut, guessing will be in the next CDR?

[iheartphilly]

^
Nice...this is in line with their schedule...construction of a 500k sq. ft. manufacturing facility (gene therapy innovation center) anticipated 4th quarter of 2022.

[Nanyika]

Originally Posted by summersm343

Renovation And Vertical Extension Work Starts At 141-43 North 4th Street In Old City

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Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/reno...-old-city.html

The phillyyimby article doesn't tell the whole story of this property. The new construction in the rear will take place where a historic building from 1753, the schoolhouse of the German Reformed Church still stands. (The current church building, dating from 1837, is next door at Race Street.) In trying to understand the project, it appears to me that this new development will add extra floors on top of the schoolhouse.

Normally, of course, it would be incorrect to alter a significant 270-year-old building in this manner. However, the old building, formerly 2 1/2 stories, was radically altered in the 19th century, and used for many years as a paint warehouse. So in this case, I think it is a good project. The historically styled additions, while they might not be authentic, would produce a rather handsome building that fits in with its surroundings. I am more nervous about the plans that the church has put forward to replace another building on the property, and to fill in its garden, with a modern-styled building on the corner of 4th & Race.

[TonyTone]

Trolley Modernization Transit Talk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5E0y84OEj0

[Justin7]

Originally Posted by Nanyika

The phillyyimby article doesn't tell the whole story of this property. The new construction in the rear will take place where a historic building from 1753, the schoolhouse of the German Reformed Church still stands. (The current church building, dating from 1837, is next door at Race Street.) In trying to understand the project, it appears to me that this new development will add extra floors on top of the schoolhouse.

Normally, of course, it would be incorrect to alter a significant 270-year-old building in this manner. However, the old building, formerly 2 1/2 stories, was radically altered in the 19th century, and used for many years as a paint warehouse. So in this case, I think it is a good project. The historically styled additions, while they might not be authentic, would produce a rather handsome building that fits in with its surroundings. I am more nervous about the plans that the church has put forward to replace another building on the property, and to fill in its garden, with a modern-styled building on the corner of 4th & Race.

Thanks. I'm still struggling to grasp this though. The row homes on 4th are (mostly) untouched and they are building a floor above the schoolhouse and a largely new structure behind? Is that accurate?


(Also, tear down the Mint.)

[Justin7]

More apartments, with underground parking, planned for Manayunk riverfront
A new 120-unit apartment building is proposed for Manayunk's flood-prone riverfront.

by Jake Blumgart
Sept 27, 2022


Rendering for a proposed 120-apartment building at 3900 Main St. on Manayunk's waterfront.
SgRa architects

Manayunk could be getting another Schuylkill River-adjacent apartment complex, potentially bringing 120 units and an underground parking garage to the floodplain.

The project would feature three buildings with five residential floors, roof decks, retail on the ground floor, and storage and parking below ground. The building site, on 3900 Main St., is being developed by Michael Alhadad and is officially owned under an entity called Shahab Investment LLC. .

Three zoning variances would be required before construction: for height, because the complex would be taller than the limits in Manayunk; for use, because the lot is not zoned for homes; and for setback, because the building would not be 50 feet from the river’s edge as required.

Neighborhood groups are confounded by the inclusion of underground parking in an area that floods so readily.

[...]

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate...-20220927.html

Love this. Give him the variances.

[TempleGuy1000]

Nice adaptive reuse in Grays Ferry: http://www.rising.realestate/54-unit...n-grays-ferry/

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[Frontst17]

Better location than Venice Island, won’t destroy a nice park on the canal and won’t jam up an already clogged end of Main Street…. But underground parking here? The hell?

[Urbanthusiat]

Originally Posted by Frontst17

Better location than Venice Island, won’t destroy a nice park on the canal and won’t jam up an already clogged end of Main Street…. But underground parking here? The hell?

Yeah underground parking doesn't make any sense at all right there. Just put the parking under the building. I get that they want to include retail but retail ain't exactly popping off that far down Main St.

[summersm343]

Construction Tops Out On The Cecil At 1641-45 North 2nd Street In Olde Kensington

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A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has discovered that construction has topped out at The Cecil, a mixed-use development under construction at 1641-45 North 2nd Street in Olde Kensington, North Philadelphia. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by R+M Development Partners and BKP Development Group, the building will rise five stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor and 20 residential units above as well as parking.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/cons...ensington.html

[summersm343]

Construction Complete At 171 West Berks Street In Norris Square

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction work is complete at a five-story, 28-unit rental building at 171 West Berks Street in Norris Square. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the building will feature ground-level retail and residential amenities such as a fitness center, bicycle storage, and nine parking spaces. The roof deck will offer a lounge area, a dog park, yoga space, and sweeping skyline views.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/cons...ensington.html

[summersm343]

Construction Advances At 342 West Girard Avenue In Northern Liberties

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A recent site visit by Philadelphhia YIMBY has revealed that construction has made significant progress at a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 342 West Girard Avenue (also known as 342-54 West Girard Avenue) in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia, as Philly YIMBY’s recent location visit has revealed. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture and developed by Hightop Real Estate and Development, the 43,010-square-foot project will rise from a 8,124-square-foot footprint and include 2,252 square feet of retail, a basement, full sprinkling, and a parking garage. Permits list Ferraro Construction Group LLC as the contractor and a construction cost of $4 million.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/cons...ladelphia.html

[summersm343]

Construction Underway At 949 North Marshall Street In Poplar

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Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction is well underway at a 34-unit townhouse complex planned at 949 North Marshall Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by Gnome Architects, the development will consist of homes each rising four stories tall. Each property will feature roof decks and rear balconies, and two-car garage, with a total of 68 parking spaces.

Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/cons...ladelphia.html

[summersm343]

Originally Posted by Justin7

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate...-20220927.html

Love this. Give him the variances.

What an incredible project! I agree that the underground parking is probably a bad idea here, but this project looks great. Here's the other renderings from the article:

[summersm343]

Amazon built a plant last year in Southwest Philadelphia. When will it open?

Read/view more here:
https://www.inquirer.com/business/am...-20220927.html

[summersm343]

October CDR Submissions are up!

1000 North Delaware Avenue
-We've already seen this one
-Located in Fishtown/the Delaware Riverfront at the intersection of Frankford and Delaware, right behind the trolley station/turn-around
-7-stories
-78 residential units with ground floor retail/commercial
PDF:
https://www.phila.gov/media/20220927...1-2022-CDR.pdf

Cobblestone Court - 9800 Bustleton Avenue/1719 Fulmer Street
-Located in the Bustleton neighborhood of Northeast Philly
-65 townhomes in total
-All of them seem to be 3-stories tall
PDF:
https://www.phila.gov/media/20220927...1-2022-CDR.pdf

4890 Summerdale Avenue
-Located in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Northeast Philly
-Honestly SHOCKED to see new construction here
-45 townhomes in total
-All of them seem to be 3-stories tall
PDF:
https://www.phila.gov/media/20220927...1-2022-CDR.pdf

20-30 W. Allens Lane
-We've seen this one already as well
-Located in West Mount Airy
-4-stories tall
-76 residential units
PDF:
https://www.phila.gov/media/20220927...1-2022-CDR.pdf

[3rd&Brown]

Originally Posted by summersm343

Construction Underway At 949 North Marshall Street In Poplar

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Read/view more here:
https://phillyyimby.com/2022/09/cons...ladelphia.html

I think these are gorgeous.

I also think the prices are crazy, for effectively what is 6th or 7th and Girard.

[PHLtoNYC]

Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

I think these are gorgeous.

I also think the prices are crazy, for effectively what is 6th or 7th and Girard.

Are they fetching well over a million? My guess without checking.

[Nanyika]

Originally Posted by Justin7

Thanks. I'm still struggling to grasp this though. The row homes on 4th are (mostly) untouched and they are building a floor above the schoolhouse and a largely new structure behind? Is that accurate?


(Also, tear down the Mint.)

Yes, that appears to be correct. I went over there today to check it out. The 1753 schoolhouse was raised to four stories in the 19th century. Now the developers plan to add another story to that section and restore the facade. The relatively modern one-story section behind it, facing Orianna St., would be raised to six stories and given a historically styled facade.