New Proposal Released for Single-Family Home at 5642 Heiskell Street in Germantown

A new residential project has been approved at 5642 Heiskell Street in Germantown, Philadelphia, where permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story attached structure. The development will introduce a single-family dwelling on a vacant lot within an established rowhouse block. The project is being developed by Civetta Property Group LLC, with designs prepared by Moto Designshop and Spruce Builders LLC listed as the contractor.

Permit records describe the building as a single-family residence with a total construction area of 1,437 square feet. The structure will rise two stories above grade and include a basement level, and will be constructed using Type V-B wood-frame construction.

5642 Heiskell Street Map via Moto Designshop

Zoning permits confirm that the project is located within an RSA-5 zoning district and complies with dimensional requirements outlined in the approved plans, including a proposed building height of approximately 26 feet 3.5 inches, which remains below the 38-foot maximum allowed. The site measures approximately 892 square feet, with a building footprint of 497 square feet, resulting in a lot coverage of roughly 52 percent. A rear yard depth of 22 feet 7 inches is provided, exceeding the minimum requirement.

5642 Heiskell Street Plan via Moto Designshop

Architectural drawings depict a straightforward attached form aligned with the existing street wall, with the building face set at the property line. The front elevation shows a masonry façade with vertically aligned window openings and a raised entry accessed by a short run of steps. Subtle façade detailing, including shallow pilaster projections, is incorporated into the street-facing elevation. The structure is capped by a flat roof and parapet, consistent with surrounding rowhouse forms.

5642 Heiskell Street via Moto Designshop

The project occupies a narrow infill parcel between an existing two-story structure and another vacant lot, continuing the established rhythm of attached residential buildings along Heiskell Street. By introducing a single-family dwelling on previously undeveloped land, the proposal contributes to incremental residential infill within the Germantown neighborhood.

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