Permits have been issued for the construction of a new single-family rowhouse at 2125 South 6th Street in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The structure will rise three stories tall and include a roof deck accessed via a pilot house. The property is located mid-block between Snyder Avenue and Jackson Street, within the bounds of the RSA-5 zoning district.
City Suburban Home Builders, LLC is listed as the contractor, with KCA Design Associates named as the architect of record. Georges Ballouz is also listed as the design professional in responsible charge. IA Developments LLC is identified as the property owner.
2125 South 6th Street Plan via KCA Design Associates
The new building will replace a vacant parcel and feature a total construction area of 2,758 square feet. It will include a cellar and is approved for full sprinklering. A covered walkway or sidewalk closure will be required during construction.
According to permit filings, excavation activity will be extensive, covering 724 square feet of disturbed earth. While underpinning is not noted, the project will impact adjacent properties and extend into the public right-of-way. Blower door testing will be conducted by a third-party agency before a certificate of occupancy is issued, as required by current energy code provisions.
The zoning permit was amended on July 18, 2025, to reflect the removal of a previously proposed balcony. All sizes and locations for the new building are filed as per the amended site plan.
The reported construction cost for the project is $234,000, which includes $170,000 for general construction, $30,000 for excavation, and $10,000 to $15,000 each for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
As of now, no official confirmation has been filed regarding the construction status beyond permit issuance. Work may commence once excavation and right-of-way permits are also secured.
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