Permits Issued for Construction of Single-Family Residence at 1840 North Ringgold Street in North Philadelphia West

Permits have been issued for new residential construction at 1840 North Ringgold Street in North Philadelphia West, where an attached structure is approved for use as a single-family household living. The project will deliver a three-story residence with a cellar, along with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure.

The property owner is listed as JD Real Estate Investment LLC, with KCA Design Associates serving as the architect and JD Finish Homes Contracting, Inc. as the contractor.

1840 North Ringgold Street Plan via KCA Design Associates

Construction costs are listed at $322,000, which includes $250,000 for general construction, $35,000 for excavation, $15,000 for plumbing, $12,000 for electrical work, and $10,000 for mechanical systems, according to the building permit.

The structure is classified as Occupancy R-3 Residential, with floor area listed at approximately 499 square feet each per level across the basement, first, second, and third floors.

Zoning documents place the property within an RSA-5 zoning district. The lot measures 665.5 square feet, with a proposed building footprint of 499 square feet, which equals to 74.98 percent lot coverage, within the maximum coverage permitted by the district. Plans indicate a 25.02 percent open area, totaling 166.5 square feet, exceeding the minimum open area requirement. The rear yard depth is listed at 11 feet 9 inches, with a rear yard area of 166.5 square feet, also exceeding minimum zoning standards.

Architectural drawings depict rectilinear massing with the roof deck accessed via a dedicated access structure. The front elevation shows a vertically oriented façade with a single entrance reached by a short stair run from the sidewalk, while the rear elevation reflects a similar stacked window arrangement aligned across floors. Building height is listed at 35 feet, remaining below the 38-foot maximum permitted by the RSA-5 district.

The zoning permit for the project was issued on August 7, 2025.

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