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

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.

Permit filings indicate a total construction cost of $290,000, including approximately $250,000 in general construction costs and $40,000 allocated for excavation work.

49 West Seymour Street Plan via Parallel Architecture Studio LLC

The development site measures 2,500 square feet. Plans show a building footprint of approximately 1,246 square feet, leaving roughly 1,254 square feet of open area on the parcel. The project also includes two accessory parking spaces, including one ADA-accessible van space, with vehicle access provided from West Garfield Street at the rear of the property. The building will be classified as Group R-2 residential occupancy.

49 West Seymour Street Map via Parallel Architecture Studio LLC

Architectural elevations indicate the structure will rise to a height of approximately 36 feet 5 inches and will feature three residential floors above a basement level. The front elevation along West Seymour Street includes a first-floor porch and a second-floor balcony, while the rear of the building faces West Garfield Street where the parking area and curb cut are located.

49 West Seymour Street Rear Facade via Parallel Architecture Studio LLC

The building permit was issued on March 8, 2026, authorizing approximately 2,834 square feet of construction area for the new structure. With approvals secured, development at 49 West Seymour Street is permitted to proceed in accordance with the approved plans.

49 West Seymour Street Side Facade via Parallel Architecture Studio LLC

49 West Seymour Street View via Parallel Architecture Studio LLC

The project is part of a group of related developments planned for nearby parcels at 45 West Seymour Street and 47 West Seymour Street, which are also proposed by the same development team with plans and designs.

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