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

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

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.

Three-Unit Residential Building Approved at 2722 North 12th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia

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

A new residential development has been approved at 2722 North 12th Street in Glenwood, North Philadelphia. The project proposes the construction of a three-story attached building with a cellar, introducing three dwelling units on a rowhouse parcel along the corridor. The property is located within a predominantly residential stretch of North 12th Street, characterized by attached structures and consistent lot widths. KCA Design Associates is responsible for the designs.

Three-Unit Residential Building Proposed at 2342 North Carlisle Street in North Philadelphia West

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

A new residential project has been approved at 2342 North Carlisle Street in North Philadelphia West. The development calls for the construction of a three-story attached building with a basement, yielding three dwelling units. The project is being developed by T&I Development LLC, with KCA Design Associates as the architect and SZM Group LLC as the contractor.

Permits Issued for Three-Story Home At 4635 Germantown Avenue in Logan, North Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story single-family residence at 4635 Germantown Avenue in Logan, North Philadelphia. The property is located along Germantown Avenue near West Sylvania Street, close to Loudoun Park. The project will rise on a vacant RSA-5-zoned lot and will replace open land with a new attached residential structure. Moto Designshop is the project architects. Spruce Builders LLC is listed as the contractor. Civetta Property Group is the owner.

Permit Issued for Three-Story Mixed-Use Building at 4615-21 North 5th Street in Feltonville, North Philadelphia

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

A construction permit has been issued for the development of a three-story mixed-use building at 4615-21 North 5th Street in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia. The project site spans a through-lot parcel along North 5th Street. Property records list Nueva Esperanza Housing A as the owner, with design work prepared by PZS Architects and construction to be carried out by Domus Inc. The total construction cost is listed at $4.8 million.

Five-Unit Residential Building Approved at 5012 Market Street in Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia

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

A construction permit has been issued for the development of a three-story residential building at a href=”https://phillyyimby.com/category/5012-Market-Street”>5012 Market Street in a href=”https://phillyyimby.com/category/Walnut-Hill”>Walnut Hill, West Philadelphia. The project site is currently a vacant lot located along Market Street. Records list NU Canvas LLC as the property owner, with design work prepared by 24/7 Design Group and construction to be carried out by REFH LLC.

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

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