Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 4131R Ridge Avenue in East Falls, Northwest Philadelphia. The attached structure will span 2,507 square feet of new construction area and contain two residential units above a vacant ground-floor commercial space. MIRAC Project Corp Inc is listed as the owner, Keystone Architecture as the architect, and EMR Construction LLC as the contractor.
Construction costs are listed at $461,700, attributed entirely to general construction.
4131R Ridge Avenue Plan via Keystone Architecture
The previously approved zoning drawings place the property within a CMX-2.5 commercial mixed-use district. The parcel measures approximately 1,246 square feet and occupies a narrow site along Ridge Avenue adjacent to an exit ramp from US Route 1. The proposed building includes 755 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, an 80-square-foot stair area, and two residential units measuring approximately 836 square feet each. The drawings also designate around 331 square feet of open space, with a rear yard extending roughly 17 feet six inches.
4131R Ridge Avenue Southwest Elevation via Keystone Architecture
Architectural elevations depict a three-story structure with a predominantly brick exterior, rectangular windows, and two projecting balconies at the second and third floors. The balconies feature metal railings and are accessed through glazed doors. The ground floor includes a glazed double-door entrance and narrow vertical windows. The elevations indicate a roof low point of approximately 35 feet four inches and a high point of approximately 37 feet six inches.
4131R Ridge Avenue Southeast Elevation via Keystone Architecture
The approved site plan illustrates a concrete access walkway and ramp leading toward the building entrance. The project is situated between existing construction and a vacant parcel, adjacent to the highway right-of-way.
The property is located along Ridge Avenue near the Schuylkill River and the US Route 1 interchange. SEPTA Route 61 serves the Ridge Avenue corridor, while East Falls Station provides regional rail service along SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Line. The surrounding neighborhood also provides access to the Schuylkill River Trail and commercial spots along Ridge Avenue.
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