Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Residence at 1337 South Bouvier Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential building at 1337 South Bouvier Street in South Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The project calls for the development of a three-story attached structure with a cellar and roof deck, to be used as a single-family dwelling. The property is owned by 1642 French LLC, with Blue Print Mechanical LLC listed as the contractor. Design work is attributed to A2 Design Group LLC.

Construction costs are listed at $257,000, including $200,000 for general construction, $15,000 for excavation, $12,000 for electrical work, $15,000 for mechanical systems, and $15,000 for plumbing.

1337 South Bouvier Street Plan via A2 Design Group

Permit documentation specifies that the structure will span a total construction area of 1,600 square feet. The building is classified under R-3 occupancy for single-family residential use and will be constructed using Type V-B combustible unprotected construction. The approved scope includes a cellar level and a roof deck accessed via a roof access structure. Zoning documents place the site within an RSA-5 residential district. Plans indicate a lot measuring 700 square feet, with a width of 14 feet and a depth of approximately 50 feet. The proposed structure will occupy a footprint of 518 square feet. Open space is calculated at 182 square feet, representing approximately 26 percent of the lot. The rear yard depth is listed at 12 feet, exceeding the 9-foot minimum requirement. The building height is shown at approximately 35.5 feet, remaining below the 38-foot maximum permitted under zoning regulations.

1337 South Bouvier Street West Elevation via A2 Design Group

Architectural drawings depict a three-story attached rowhouse with a cellar level and a flat roof. The front elevation shows a raised entry accessed by a set of concrete steps from the sidewalk, leading to a small landing. The façade is clad in brick veneer, with vertically aligned window openings across all floors. Elevation drawings also indicate a roof access structure set back from the front façade, along with a parapet wall and guardrail at the roof level. The rear elevation shows a door opening onto the rear yard, as well as a basement egress well with an operable grate.

1337 South Bouvier Street Location via A2 Design Group

The project involves approximately 730 square feet of earth disturbance and notes impacts on adjacent properties during construction. Site plans indicate that the parcel is situated mid-block along South Bouvier Street and is bordered by attached residential structures, consistent with the surrounding rowhouse context.

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