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8:00 am on May 11, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits Issued for Two-Family Building at 4232 Howell Street in Wissinoming

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new two-family residential building at 4232 Howell Street in Wissinoming, Northeast Philadelphia. The approved residential building permit calls for a two-story wood-frame detached structure on reinforced concrete footings and foundations. The building permit identifies Renato Rizaj as contractor, while the zoning permit lists Museum Mods, LLC. The 2025 amended zoning plans were prepared by MC Architects.

Permits Issued for Two-Family Home at 3745 L Street in Juniata, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 8, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-family residential building at 3745 L Street in North Philadelphia’s Juniata neighborhood. The development will rise on a vacant lot as a three-story attached structure with a cellar, designed for use as two-family household living. Loney Engineering and Consulting is responsible for the designs.

Zoning Permit Issued for 46-Unit Building at 229 West Upsal Street in Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 7, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A zoning permit has been issued for a new multifamily building at 229 West Upsal Street in Northwest Philadelphia. The approval allows construction of a four-story attached structure containing 46 dwelling units, with the plans also calling for bicycle storage and reserved off-street parking for the new apartment building. The development is listed in the drawings as Upsal Hall.

Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Residence at 1522 South Taylor Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 6, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a single-family residential building at 1522 South Taylor Street in the Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia. The property is listed under ownership of 1522 Taylor LLC, with architectural plans prepared by Fusa Designs LLC. Construction is described as new construction of an attached structure on a narrow residential parcel.

Permits Issued for New Four-Unit Residence at 1128 North 41st Street in East Parkside, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 5, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1128 North 41st Street in East Parkside, West Philadelphia. The project calls for an attached structure with a total construction area of 5,312 square feet. The property is owned by SFIG LLC. Haverford Square Designs is the project architect. Construction is being carried out by SZM Group LLC.

Permits Issued for Five-Unit Residential Building at 4507 Locust Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 2, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family residential building at 4507 Locust Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia. The property is part of a larger two-parcel development that also includes 222-224 South 45th Street, while the scope covered applies to Parcel B at 4507 Locust Street. The site is owned by Penn Locust LLC, with designs by Gnome Architects. Sharrow Construction LLC is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for Four-Story, Eight-Unit Residential Building at 2008 West Girard Avenue in Fairmount, Philadelphia

8:00 am on May 1, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new four-story residential building at 2008 West Girard Avenue in Fairmount, Lower North Philadelphia. The project is situated along Girard Avenue with frontage extending to Cambridge Street, on a parcel currently containing an existing structure that will remain. The property is owned by 2008 W Girard LLC, with designs by CANNO Design. TNA Builders is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued For Seven-Unit Residential Building At 1639-41 Germantown Avenue In Olde Kensington

8:00 am on April 30, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story multi-family building at 1639-41 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia. The project site is located along Germantown Avenue near Turner Street, within a mixed-use corridor that includes residential and commercial zoning designations. The development replaces an existing parcel with a new attached structure designed for multi-family occupancy. KCA Design Associates is the architect. Tota Builders, Inc. is listed as the contractor. The property is owned by Framework Flats LLC.

Permits Issued for Three-Story Two-Family Dwelling at 1231 South 27th Street in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 30, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story two-family residential building at 1231 South 27th Street in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The property is located on a corner lot at the intersection with Oakford Street. The approved scope of work calls for the erection of an attached three-story structure with a roof deck and an enclosed roof deck access structure. The building will be used for two-family household living and will be fully sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13D standards. The project team includes Jos. Serratore & Company Architects Inc as the architect and Brix Masonry Inc as the contractor.

New Two-Story Single-Family Home Planned at 227 East Sharpnack Street in Germantown, Philadelphia

7:00 am on April 30, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 227 East Sharpnack Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The project site is a vacant lot located mid-block along East Sharpnack Street. Permit records identify the proposal as a single-family dwelling. Project team credits list Moto Designshop as the design professional, with Spruce Builders LLC serving as the contractor. Engineering coordination includes Ruggiero Plante Land Design.

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Permits Issued for Two-Family Building at 4232 Howell Street in Wissinoming

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