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

Permits Issued for 12-Unit Residential Building at 716 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for a new multifamily residential building at 716 North 40th Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The proposal calls for the construction of a three-story structure with a cellar and roof deck accessed by a pilot house. The building will contain twelve residential units and will occupy a parcel located near the intersection of North 40th Street and Wiota Street, near Aspen Street. Fitler Development is listed as the contractor for the project. Haverford Square Designs is the architect. Property ownership is attributed to 41 Development LLC.

Permit Issued for Four-Story Single-Family Dwelling at 1108 Webster Street in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia

7:30 am on March 5, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning approval has been issued for the redevelopment of 1108 Webster Street in the Bella Vista section of Philadelphia. The permit authorizes the complete demolition of an existing attached two-story structure with garage and the erection of a new four-story attached building with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house. Ferraro Construction Group LLC is listed as the contractor. Gnome Architects LLC is the design professional.

Three-Story Two-Family Dwelling Approved at 1211 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia

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

Zoning and building permits have been issued for the construction of a new attached residential structure at 1211 West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia. The property is located within the RM-1 zoning district and is approved for Residential-Household Living-Two-Family. The approved development authorizes the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck, for residential use only, along with a roof access structure, as shown in the approved plans. T&I Development LLC is listed as the owner. SZM Group LLC is identified as the contractor. KCA Design Associates, LLC is listed as design professional.

New Three-Story Single-Family Residence Rising at 2029 East Auburn Street in Kensington

7:30 am on March 2, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning and building permits have been issued for new construction at 2029 East Auburn Street in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. The project replaces much of the prior attached two-story rowhouse while retaining the existing foundation and basement. The approved use is single-family household living. The owner and contractor of record is Isuf Dushku. James Clancy is listed as the design professional in responsible charge.

New Two-Family Dwelling Approved at 2204 North 11th Street in North Philadelphia

7:00 am on March 2, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning and building permits have been issued for the construction of a new attached residential structure at 2204 North 11th Street in North Philadelphia. The project site is a vacant lot within the RM-1 zoning district and is approved for use as Residential Household Living-Two-Family. Fusa Designs is responsible for the designs. Ernest Boyd and Clara are listed as the property owners. Lynx Management Solutions LLC is identified as the contractor.

Zoning-Approved Three-Unit Triplex With Roof Deck and Revised Rear Deck in North Philadelphia East

8:00 am on February 27, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning approval has been issued for the construction of a new three-story attached residential building at 2213 North 7th Street in North Philadelphia East. The project is permitted within the CMX-2 zoning district and was granted approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment with the proviso that the building contain a maximum of three dwelling units. The approved use is multi-family household living. Permit records list Amos Walker as the owner. Yona Construction LLC is identified as the contractor, and JTran Expediting is responsible for the designs.

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Two-Family Residential Building Approved at 2449 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East

7:30 am on February 27, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning approval has been issued for the construction of a new attached residential structure at 2449 North 6th Street in North Philadelphia East. The permit authorizes the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar, rear deck accessed from the second floor, and an accessory roof deck accessed via a roof access structure, for residential use only. Permit records list Joseph Bonaparte as the permit holder. Lynx Management Solutions LLC is identified as the contractor, and drawings were prepared by Fusa Designs LLC.

Single-Family Residence with Roof Deck Approved at 1310 South Ringgold Street in Grays Ferry

7:00 am on February 27, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning approval has been issued for the construction of a new attached single-family residence at 1310 South Ringgold Street in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia. The permit authorizes the erection of an attached three-story structure of Type V-B construction with a cellar, roof deck, and roof deck access structure. AMF Construction Inc is identified as the contractor and KCA Design Associates LLC is the design professional. Boyer Lofts LLC is listed as the owner.

Permits Issued for Six-Unit Building at 861 North 40th Street In Belmont, West Philadelphia

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

Construction permits have been issued for a new multi-family building at 861 North 40th Street in the Belmont neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The project is approved as a three-story attached structure with a basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure, classified as R-2 residential occupancy with six dwelling units, including one designated as a Type B dwelling unit. Yona Construction LLC is listed as the contractor, and JTRan Expediting is responsible for the design.

Combined construction costs are reported at $340,000, including $300,000 in general construction and $40,000 allocated for excavation.

Three-Unit Residential Building Approved at 2212 North 58th Street in Overbrook, West Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 26, 2026 By YIMBY Team

Zoning approval has been secured for the construction of a new attached residential structure at 2212 North 58th Street in the Overbrook neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The project is approved for use as multi-family household living with three dwelling units. Mahdi Drafting & Construction Management is responsible for designs.

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