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

Permits Issued for Seven-Unit Building at 149 Hansberry Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story mixed-use building at 149 Hansberry Street in Germantown. The permit calls for a new attached structure with 6,858 square feet of new construction, seven dwelling units, and ground-floor commercial space, and a roof access structure for maintenance only. Permits list 1142 E Passyunk LLC as the owner and Moto Designshop as responsible for the designs.

1527 Callowhill Street. Rendering of courtyard resident deck and green roof. Credit: Designblendz Architecture via the Civic Design Review by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Department of Planning and Development.

YIMBY Looks at Landscaping and Environmental Features of 188-Unit Mixed-Use Development Planned at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown

7:30 am on July 30, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Earlier this month, Philadelphia YIMBY shared details on a new eight-story, 188-unit mixed-use building proposed at 1527 Callowhill Street in Franklintown, Lower North Philadelphia, which is being developed by Omega Home Builders and designed by Designblendz Architecture. Today, we look at the project’s environmental and landscaping features.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Building at 2009 East Dauphin Street in East Kensington

8:00 am on July 29, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a single-family building at 2009 East Dauphin Street in East Kensington. The permit calls for the erection of a three-story attached structure with a cellar, a roof deck, and a roof deck access pilot house intended for stairs and landing only. GPS Construction LLC is listed as the owner. I Love Phiily Construction LLC is listed as the contractor. Suburban Architecture Studio is responsible for the designs.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Building at 2027 Brandywine Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 29, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family building at 2027 Brandywine Street in Fairmount, North Philadelphia. The permit calls for a 4,622-square-foot attached structure, constructed upon an existing foundation, with a cellar and a second-floor rear deck. David P. McArthur Architects is responsible for the designs and Buckminster Green is listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Home at 1343 South Colorado Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

7:00 am on July 29, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story single-family residence at 1343 South Colorado Street in South Philadelphia. The residential building permit calls for an attached structure for use as single-family household living. RSG Management LLC is listed as the contractor. A2 Design Group is the architect. Trove Capital Affordable Housing II LLC is listed as the owner.

Permits Issued for 15-Unit Building at 2111-13 North 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 28, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story multi-family building at 2111-13 North 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. The approved development will include 15 residential units, a basement, porch, rear decks, and accessory parking. Merit Properties LLC is the contractor. Gnome Architects LLC is the project architect. Blueway Realty LLC is the owner.

Permits Issued for Two-Family Building at 5656 Ardleigh Street in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 28, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached two-family building at 5656 Ardleigh Street in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The new building will span 2,597 square feet and will feature a basement. H&N Solutions LLC is listed as the owner, with Loney Engineering responsible for the designs and Hiram Golson El listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Home at 1929 North Van Pelt Street in North Philadelphia West

7:00 am on July 28, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family home at 1929 North Van Pelt Street in North Philadelphia West. The new structure will span 2,471 square feet of total gross floor area…

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Building at 2716 North 12th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 26, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story multi-family building at 2716 North 12th Street in Glenwood, Philadelphia. The permit calls for a new attached structure with a cellar, private roof deck, and pilot house, with three dwelling units planned. Strategic Equity Group Inc. is listed as the owner. Lynx Management Solutions LLC is the contractor. KCA Design Associates LLC is the architect.

Permits Issued For 74-Unit Apartment Building at 5709 Cottage Street in Wissinoming, Northeast Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 25, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 74-unit apartment building at 5709 Cottage Street in Wissinoming, Northeast Philadelphia. The latest permit approval calls for a multi-family building with a roof deck, pilot houses, a green roof, and accessory parking. The development team consists of Cottage Holdings LLC as the owner, KJO Architecture as responsible for the designs, and Olympia Construction as the contractor.

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