Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, four-unit attached apartment building at 4229 Otter Street in Belmont, West Philadelphia. The project, to be constructed upon a vacant lot, will span 4,626 square feet of new construction and will include a basement, a roof deck, and a roof deck access structure. Philadelphia Modern Build Inc is listed as the contractor, with Anthony Maso Architecture & Design LLC listed as the architect.
Construction costs are listed at $400,000, including $350,000 for general construction and $50,000 for excavation work.
4229 Otter Street Plan via Anthony Maso Architecture & Design LLC
The building will be constructed within a RM-1 zoning district. The permit approves 1,979 square feet of earth disturbance. The building will be classified under R-2 occupancy, with one unit spanning 1,049 square feet and three others 1,161 square feet each. Drawings show lot dimensions of 22 feet by 77 feet, with a total lot area of 1,687 square feet. The plans list building coverage at 22 feet by 57-and-a-half feet, measuring 1,265 square feet, or 75 percent lot coverage. The open area is listed at 422 square feet, or 25 percent of the total, with a rear yard depth of nine feet, a front yard setback of ten feet, a roof height of 35 feet, and a 120-square-foot pilot house.
4229 Otter Street Section via Anthony Maso Architecture & Design LLC
The site plan shows the new building filling most of the narrow parcel, with front and rear egress wells. The front and rear elevations show a plain facade with a stair-access pilot house above the roof. The front elevation shows grouped windows and an exterior stair leading to a raised entry. The rear elevation shows a secondary entrance and the foundation line below grade.
The permit notes that the project includes structural work, excavation of at least five feet, and impacts on adjacent property, though underpinning is not included.
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