Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story attached single-family building at 2213 South 3rd Street in South Philadelphia. The building permit approves a new residential structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. City Suburban Home Builders LLC is the contractor. KCA Design Associates is the architect.
Construction costs are listed at $185,000, including $118,000 for general construction, $30,000 for excavation, $15,000 for plumbing, $12,000 for mechanical work, and $10,000 for electrical work.
2213 South 3rd Street Plan via KCA Design Associates
The permit calls for 3,296 square feet of new construction, with 824 square feet of earth disturbance. The approved scope allows the erection of an attached three-story structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure for use as single-family household living. The building is to be sprinklered throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D.
The related zoning permit approved the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck for residential use only, with a roof access structure. The zoning approval lists the property in the RSA-5 district and identifies the approved use as single-family household living. The zoning table on the approved plan lists a lot area of 1,037 square feet, proposed occupied area of 824 square feet, proposed open area of 213 square feet, and a proposed height of approximately 36 feet 3 inches, below the listed 38-foot maximum.
2213 South 3rd Street Zoning Map via KCA Design Associates
Plans show a narrow attached structure fronting South 3rd Street, with the building extending along Tree Street. The site plan places the roof deck and pilot house within the building footprint, while the rear yard is shown behind the structure. The front elevation shows a brick-clad street-facing facade with stacked window groupings, an entry reached by exterior steps, and a roof access structure set above the main roofline. The side elevation shows a longer facade with horizontal cladding, multiple window openings, and a brick base, while the rear elevation shows a simpler arrangement with an entry, windows, and a basement-level opening.
A construction timeline has not been listed
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Less than a two mile walk (under 40 minutes) to the Phillies, Sixers/Flyers, and Eagles stadiums makes 2213 S. 3rd St. an ideal location for a Philly sports fan.
A 15 foot wide sidewalk with a three foot, nine inch furnishing zone is more than enough for a large shade tree on a block that currently has none.