Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, single-family residence at 1233 East Oxford Street in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The structure will rise on a 1,526-square-foot lot located on a block bordered by East Thompson Street, East Columbia Avenue, East Girard Avenue, and East Oxford Street. Designed by Menna Engineers, the structure will span approximately 3,438 square feet across four levels, including a basement and a rooftop deck accessible via a pilot house.
Construction costs are estimated at $370,000, with $300,000 allocated for general construction, $10,000 for electrical work, $15,000 for mechanical systems, and $10,000 for plumbing.
1233 East Oxford Street Plan via Menna Engineers
Giappo Development LLC is listed as the contractor, and BA Properties 1 LLC is the property owner.
The front elevation will feature a brick veneer, while the side and rear façades incorporate vinyl siding, aluminum capping, and stucco for durability and low maintenance. Energy-efficient Low-E vinyl windows are evenly spaced across all sides, and a 42-inch-high parapet wall encloses the roof perimeter. The site includes a 9-foot rear yard setback and a 3-foot-wide egress alley providing direct access to the public way. Drainage systems such as scuppers and downspouts are integrated into the design. No garage is shown in the construction drawings.
1233 East Oxford Street Rear Elevation via Menna Engineers
The building will be attached, with sheeting and shoring required in accordance with the project’s geotechnical report. Underpinning is not permitted under this permit. The project is subject to separate permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. A construction timeline has not yet been announced.
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There’s a lot to like, including the patterned brick facade, large living area, roof deck, and the large sliding glass door leading to the back yard.
One glaring negative is the cyclone (i.e., chain link) rear yard fences separating (both physically and psychologically) the property from those of the next door neighbors.
1231 East Oxford St. next door is an unusual home set back 14 feet from all the other homes on the block. Imagine if the large concrete slab were replaced by landscaping and a garden.