Permits Issued For Seven-Unit Residential Building At 1639-41 Germantown Avenue In Olde Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story multi-family building at 1639-41 Germantown Avenue in Olde Kensington, Philadelphia. The project site is located along Germantown Avenue near Turner Street, within a mixed-use corridor that includes residential and commercial zoning designations. The development replaces an existing parcel with a new attached structure designed for multi-family occupancy. KCA Design Associates is the architect. Tota Builders, Inc. is listed as the contractor. The property is owned by Framework Flats LLC.

The total construction area is listed at 8,848 square feet, with an estimated construction cost of $400,000.

1641 Germantown Avenue Plan via KCA Design Associates

The approved zoning permit authorizes the construction of an attached residential building with roof decks and associated access structures, to be developed as seven dwelling units. Building permits further describe the structure as a three-story wood-frame building over reinforced concrete foundations, fully sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13R standards.

Zoning materials indicate the project is situated within an RM-1 district, which permits multi-family residential use. The lot measures approximately 2,957.2 square feet, with the building covering 2,212 square feet, or 74.8 percent of the site. Open space totals 745.2 square feet, representing 25.2 percent of the lot. Plans show no front setback and a rear yard that varies, with the smallest depth noted at 12 feet 10 inches.

1641 Germantown Avenue Rear Elevation via KCA Design Associates

Architectural drawings depict a three-story structure with a flat roof and roof deck elements, including pilot houses. The front elevation shows a symmetrical composition with brick-clad vertical sections framing the facade and inset central bays featuring balconies at the upper floors. The ground level includes separate entry points accessed by raised stairways, while the basement level is partially exposed at the front. The rear elevation shows a more utilitarian arrangement with stacked openings and balcony projections aligned with the central portion of the building.

1641 Germantown Avenue Zoning via KCA Design Associates

With zoning approval and building permits in place, the project is positioned to move forward as a mid-density residential addition along Germantown Avenue, contributing seven new dwelling units to the surrounding neighborhood.

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