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8:00 am on February 18, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits Issued for Construction at 1808-12 Wylie Street in Francisville, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new multi-family residential building at 1808-12 Wylie Street in the Francisville section of North Philadelphia. The project calls for the erection of an attached four-story structure with a cellar and multiple private roof decks. The project is designed by Common Practice Design Studio, with civil engineering by Ambric Technologies. The owner is listed as 1808 Wylie LLC, and Waybar Construction LLC is identified as the contractor of record.

Construction Permits Issued for Single-Family Home at 4957 Sheldon Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 17, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential project has received permits at 4957 Sheldon Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. Records indicate approval for the construction of a two-story semi-detached structure with a basement, to be used as a single-family dwelling. The property is owned by Civetta Property Group. Spruce Builders LLC is listed as the contractor. Moto Designshop is responsible for designs.

2239-41 North Franklin Street Front Elevation

Construction Permits Issued for Five-Unit Apartment Building at 2239-41 North Franklin Street in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 15, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, five-unit multi-family development at 2239-41 North Franklin Street near Temple University in North Philadelphia. Zoning approval authorizes an attached residential building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure, and lists the property within an RM-1 zoning district. The owner is listed as Glass Estates LLC, the contractor as Yona Construction LLC, and JT Ran Expediting as the architect.

Four-Story, 16-Unit Multi-Family Building Proposed at 2255 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West

8:00 am on February 13, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 16-unit multi-family building at 2255 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia West. The project calls for the erection of an attached structure with a cellar and roof deck, accessed by two roof deck access structures. The project is designed by KCA Design Associates, LLC, with SZM Group LLC listed as the contractor. T&I Development is listed as the owner.

6225-27 Germantown Avenue Front Elevation

6225-27 Germantown Avenue Cleared for 45-Unit Mixed-Use Building in Germantown

8:00 am on February 12, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for new mixed-use construction at 6225-27 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, where a four-story apartment building with a cellar is approved to replace an existing one-story structure. The project will introduce ground-floor commercial space along Germantown Avenue with residential units above, advancing a by-right mixed-use development within the CMX-2 zoning district. The project is designed by Ingram/Sageser Architecture and Planning.

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Residential Building at 1820 East Huntingdon Street in East Kensington

7:56 am on February 12, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-unit residential building at 1820 East Huntingdon Street in East Kensington. The project calls for the erection of a new four-story attached structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck, replacing a vacant parcel along the corridor. Permit records list WJH Construction LLC as the contractor and Living City Architecture LLC as the architect.

222-224 South 45th Street Section Parcel A

Four-Story, 20-Unit Mixed-Use Building Approved at 222-224 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 12, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for new mixed-use construction at 222-224 South 45th Street in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia, where a four-story attached building with a cellar is approved as Parcel A of a larger, coordinated development spanning South 45th Street and Locust Street. The project replaces an existing one-story structure and will introduce ground-floor commercial space with residential units above. The project is designed by Gnome Architects, with Sharrow Construction LLC listed as the contractor.

Permits Issued Construction of Single-Family Residence at 1940 Wharton Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 10, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for new residential construction at 1940 Wharton Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, where an attached three-story single-family residential building is approved to replace a vacant parcel. The project will include a cellar and a roof deck with a roof-deck access structure. Zoning and building permit records list 1940 Wharton Street LLC as the property owner, with Toner Architecture responsible for the design and Backcourt Builders LLC serving as the contractor.

2129 North Orianna Street. Front building elevation. Credit: Here's The Plan, LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for Construction of Single-Family Dwelling at 2029 North Orianna Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia

8:00 am on February 8, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family development at 2029 North Orianna Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The project will replace a vacant lot on the east side of the block between Diamond Street and West Susquehanna Avenue. The development will span 1,728 interior square feet and will include a roof deck. The project team consists of Daku Hazbi as the owner, Here’s The Plan, LLC as the architect, and Renato Rizaj as the contractor.

Three-Unit Residential Building Approved at 923 South 20th Street in Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for new residential construction at 923 South 20th Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborohhd of South Philadelphia, where a three-story, three-unit attached building is planned on a vacant parcel. The project will includes a roof deck with an access pilot house. Project plans list Walnut Street Development LLC as both owner and contractor.

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