PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread

[summersm343]

Permits Issued For 1600 Point Breeze Avenue In Point Breeze

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Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, six-unit mixed-use development at 1600 Point Breeze Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. Designed by Designblendz, the new building span 6,986 square feet, with commercial space at street level and within the structure’s basement and residential units above. In total, the structure will cost an estimated $730,000 to build.

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https://phillyyimby.com/2022/07/perm...ladelphia.html

[summersm343]

Permits Issued For 67-Unit Building At 6327 Musgrave Street In East Germantown

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A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a four-story, 67-unit residential building at 6327 Musgrave Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The property is situated on the northeast side of the block between East Washington Lane and East Duval Street. Designed by KJO Architecture, the building will span 56,140 square feet and will feature elevator service, a partial basement, a courtyard, balconies, parking for 24 bicycles, and a green roof.

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https://phillyyimby.com/2022/07/perm...ladelphia.html

[summersm343]

Facade Assembly Imminent At 5904 Germantown Avenue In Germantown

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A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that construction work is well underway at a five-story, 28-unit mixed-use building at 5904-96 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The property is situated on the southwest side of the block between West Rittenhouse and West Haines streets, half a block north of Vernon Park. Designed by KCA Design Associates and Ambit Architecture (as the exterior designer), with GRIT Construction as the contractor, the building will span 27,450 square feet and feature 1,215 square feet of commercial space, a roof deck, a green roof, and full sprinkling. Permits list a construction cost of $3.7 million.

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https://phillyyimby.com/2022/07/faca...ladelphia.html

[Busy Bee]

Originally Posted by summersm343

Permits Issued For 67-Unit Building At 6327 Musgrave Street In East Germantown

Reusing some of that ledge would have been neat. It kills me to think they just haul that stuff off for fill someplace.

[PHLtoNYC]

Originally Posted by summersm343

Permits Issued For 67-Unit Building At 6327 Musgrave Street In East Germantown


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https://phillyyimby.com/2022/07/perm...ladelphia.html

Love the future resident wearing all pink.

[Gatorade_Jim]

Looks like the parking lot by Suprema coffee on Pine (1510 pine) will be biting the dust for a beautiful 5 townhome proposal. Found this in today’s CCRA zoning presentation. The attorney presenting the plan said the lot has been a parking lot since at least the 40’s. This is awesome. I walk by this lot every day on my way to Market for work and I was just saying last week that this lot needs to go. Lo and behold, I won’t have to wait too long!

[reparcsyks]

The garage facing Pine Street is such a letdown. How do architects go through years of school and still make basic mistakes like this?

[skyhigh07]

Originally Posted by reparcsyks

The garage facing Pine Street is such a letdown. How do architects go through years of school and still make basic mistakes like this?

Was wondering if someone was going to mention that lol. There should have been two townhouses facing Spruce with the garage (if they really needed it) on the side street. It might have complicated garage access to all 5 of the townhomes but it would have looked a lot better.

For all of the HC’s quibbling as of late, I’m really surprised they didn’t try to correct this.

[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by skyhigh07

Was wondering if someone was going to mention that lol. There should have been two townhouses facing Spruce with the garage (if they really needed it) on the side street. It might have complicated garage access to all 5 of the townhomes but it would have looked a lot better.

For all of the HC’s quibbling as of late, I’m really surprised they didn’t try to correct this.

It looks like an otherwise high quality project, but yeah the garage door fronting Pine does anger me. One of the CCRA zoning committee members asked that question and I believe the attorney said the HC review was review and comment only because the project is by right except for a small height variance and the existing structure was not historical, but is in a historic district.

[TonyTone]

Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

It looks like an otherwise high quality project, but yeah the garage door fronting Pine does anger me. One of the CCRA zoning committee members asked that question and I believe the attorney said the HC review was review and comment only because the project is by right except for a small height variance and the existing structure was not historical, but is in a historic district.

I was gonna disagree with you guys on the garage door being on Pine St as an issue, however further looking at the street view of the area; There is an alley to the left of this lot which should have been integrated on that side, however if we think about space, and the ease for vehicles to get in and out of the garage Pine St is the better option.

If the garage door is built to match that rendering they will use the good high quality wood on the door just like for example this.



It would look good and really wouldn't be an issue.

[Mayormccheese]

Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

Looks like the parking lot by Suprema coffee on Pine (1510 pine) will be biting the dust for a beautiful 5 townhome proposal. Found this in today’s CCRA zoning presentation. The attorney presenting the plan said the lot has been a parking lot since at least the 40’s. This is awesome. I walk by this lot every day on my way to Market for work and I was just saying last week that this lot needs to go. Lo and behold, I won’t have to wait too long!

I would have liked to see some height on this lot

[youngniems]

The design looks great and I am ok with the garage. I am a little disappointed that they are townhomes however. It doesn't need to be a skyscraper but more density would have been nice.

[TonyTone]

Originally Posted by youngniems

The design looks great and I am ok with the garage. I am a little disappointed that they are townhomes however. It doesn't need to be a skyscraper but more density would have been nice.

The height, and design match the area it is perfect for the area.

This side of Pine is still more relaxed with residential compared to other strips. The height most definitely could have worked especially with Broad St right there and a high-rise literarily on the same alley, but it's all good one less parking lot.

[AnEmperorPenguin]

Originally Posted by youngniems

The design looks great and I am ok with the garage. I am a little disappointed that they are townhomes however. It doesn't need to be a skyscraper but more density would have been nice.

Yeah always a shame that almost everything is built so short even right next to BSL stations once you get south of of like Spruce, it really bakes in the subway being underutilized for no reason. Cities gonna need bigger buildings that aren't literally on broad street (this is like 500 feet from Symphony house!), but at least it's replacing a parking lot.

[TonyTone]

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[Gatorade_Jim]

Originally Posted by TonyTone

I was gonna disagree with you guys on the garage door being on Pine St as an issue, however further looking at the street view of the area; There is an alley to the left of this lot which should have been integrated on that side, however if we think about space, and the ease for vehicles to get in and out of the garage Pine St is the better option.

If the garage door is built to match that rendering they will use the good high quality wood on the door just like for example this.



It would look good and really wouldn't be an issue.

Yeah honestly the door itself doesn’t bother me all that much. It’s mostly that there’s a 10 foot gap between this building and the next one up the side street that could have held the garage entrance. The presentation said that area will just be deeded as a backyard to the last townhouse there on the right. Just seems odd to set it up like that. But yeah with good materials used, even with the garage door, replacing a parking lot that’s been there at least 80 years with an otherwise fantastic looking project is a big win.

Also, as to the height, the by-right w/ green roof and affordability bonuses would have been ~10 feet taller according to the presentation. I’d honestly prefer the uniform height on Pine street to preserve the neat looking block over 10 feet in additional height.

[Busy Bee]

An architectural metal gate and then a decorative garage door would have been sharp as well.

[PHLtoNYC]

Mods, take down if you wish, but I think it's worth sharing because this is not a good look for the city we love. This happened during the fireworks show. I am not trying to argue or deflect or say "it happens everywhere", but more a reminder how important the next city election cycle is.

2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway released from hospital

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-july-4...icer/12019494/

Anyways, back on topic, all the picture looks great Tony!

[PHLtoNYC]

Originally Posted by TonyTone

The height, and design match the area it is perfect for the area.

This side of Pine is still more relaxed with residential compared to other strips. The height most definitely could have worked especially with Broad St right there and a high-rise literarily on the same alley, but it's all good one less parking lot.

Is there another set of townhomes going up in the nearby Gayborhood? Replacing a small parking garage I believe.

[Boku]

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Mods, take down if you wish, but I think it's worth sharing because this is not a good look for the city we love. This happened during the fireworks show. I am not trying to argue or deflect or say "it happens everywhere", but more a reminder how important the next city election cycle is.

2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway released from hospital

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-july-4...icer/12019494/

Anyways, back on topic, all the picture looks great Tony!

Yeah, just another day in America. I think the mayor publicly acknowledging afterwards that he can't wait to not be mayor anymore was atrocious. The guy can't even pretend to care about the job.