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

Four-Unit Residential Building Approved at 840 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a new multi-family residential building at 840 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The project site spans 1,909 square feet, and the approved plans call for the erection of an attached three-story structure with four dwelling units. The property is owned by RAM Phila Community 12 LLC. Parallel Architecture Studio is responsible for the designs. Loan Construction LLC is identified as the contractor.

New Two-Family Residence Approved at 2133 Mifflin Street in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia

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

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a new two-family residential building at 2133 Mifflin Street in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia. The project site is currently a vacant lot measuring 990.91 square feet, and the approved plans call for the erection of an attached three-story structure with two dwelling units. The property is owned by Green Tomato LLC. Philly Plans is responsible for the designs. Platinum Construction and Development is the contractor.

Six-Unit Residential Building Proposed at 5661 Sprague Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 24, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A zoning permit has been issued for the construction of a new multi-family residential building at 5661 Sprague Street in Northwest Philadelphia. The project site is currently a vacant lot spanning 2,543 square feet, and the approved plans call for the erection of an attached structure containing six dwelling units. J2A Architects is responsible for the design, REB Shayeles Builders LLC is listed as the contractor, and the property is owned by 5661 Sprague St LLC.

New Proposal Released for Single-Family Home at 5642 Heiskell Street in Germantown

8:00 am on March 23, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential project has been approved at 5642 Heiskell Street in Germantown, Philadelphia, where permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story attached structure. The development will introduce a single-family dwelling on a vacant lot within an established rowhouse block. The project is being developed by Civetta Property Group LLC, with designs prepared by Moto Designshop and Spruce Builders LLC listed as the contractor.

New Single-Family Residence Planned at 3218 North Newkirk Street in Allegheny West

7:30 am on March 23, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential project has been approved for construction at 3218 North Newkirk Street in Allegheny West, Philadelphia. Permit records indicate plans for the erection of a two-story attached structure with a basement, to be used as a single-family dwelling. The development will occupy a currently vacant lot along a rowhouse block. Global Investment Holding is listed as the developer. 24 Seven Design Group is responsible for the designs.

Permits Issued for Three-Unit Residential Building at 1510 North 25th Street in North Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 21, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new residential development is planned at 1510 North 25th Street in North Philadelphia, where permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached structure with a basement. The project will introduce three dwelling units on a currently vacant lot, replacing underutilized land with new housing density. Designs for the project are prepared by Kore Architecture, with Olympia Construction LLC listed as the contractor. The property is owned by Olympia Stillman LLC.

Three-Story Office Building Planned at 624 Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 20, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new commercial development is planned at 624 Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia, where permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached structure. The project replaces existing buildings on the site and will introduce new office space within a CMX-2 zoned corridor. The project is being designed by Toner Architects. Construction will be carried out by MMB Contractors Inc. The property is owned by 624-628 Snyder LLC.

Four-Story Mixed-Use Development Planned at 439-45 West Berks Street in Philadelphia

8:00 am on March 19, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A new mixed-use development is planned at 439-45 West Berks Street in Philadelphia, where permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story attached structure. The project will introduce residential density alongside commercial space on a currently underutilized site within the city’s CMX-2 zoning district. According to permit filings, the building will contain 18 residential units, including four designated as affordable housing. Mass Architecture Studio is responsible for the design, with Apiary Studios listed for landscaping.

Three-Story Mixed-Use Building With Artist Studios Planned at 2248-50 North Front Street in Kensington

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new mixed-use building at 2248-50 North Front Street in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia. The project will introduce a three-story attached structure with a cellar, roof deck, and pilot house. The development will contain five residential units along with two commercial spaces planned for artist studios on the lower levels. Property records list Philly Restoration LLC as the owner. SL Construction LLC is listed as the contractor, while FUSA Designs LLC is the project architect.

Permits Issued for Four-Unit Residential Building at 49 West Seymour Street in Germantown, Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 49 West Seymour Street in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia. The project calls for the erection of a three-story semi-detached structure with a basement planned to contain four residential units. Rigorous Contracting is listed as the contractor. Parallel Architecture Studio LLC is responsible for the designs. Property records list Philly Continental Sales LLC as the owner.

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