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132-Unit Mixed-Use Building Planned at 5113 Frankford Avenue in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

8:00 am on January 13, 2026 By YIMBY Team

A large mixed-use development is moving forward at 5113 Frankford Avenue in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story, 196,600-square-foot modular detached building combining retail, healthcare, and residential uses, with the latter comprising a total of 132 dwelling units (including 80 designated affordable units). Wulff Architects serves as the project designer, with Domus listed as the contractor.

Four-Unit Residential Building Planned at 4641 Lesher Street in Frankford

8:00 am on December 5, 2025 By YIMBY Team

A new three-story, four-unit residential building is planned at 4641 Lesher Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia, according to recently issued construction permits. The development will rise on a vacant lot along Lesher Street, positioned between Meadow Street and Orthodox Street. Permit documents show that the structure will span 4,629 square feet and will include a cellar. Loney Engineering is responsible for the designs and Banneker Builders Group LLC is listed as the contractor. Coleman Greenville Partners Inc is listed as the owner.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Rowhouse at 4531 Pearce Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on September 13, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a single-family residence at 4531 Pearce Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The structure will include a roof deck with access provided by a pilot house above the third floor. Strobe Architecture Design LLC is responsible for the designs.

2365 Orthodox Street Milnor Street Elevation

Permits Issued for 25-Unit Mixed-Use Building at 2365 Orthodox Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

8:00 am on September 7, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 25-unit residential building at 2365 Orthodox Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The development will span 28,687 square feet across four levels plus a cellar, according to the filing. Contractor of record is Clear Light Electric LLC, with KCA Design Associates as the architect. The total construction cost is listed as $1.5 million, including $1.25 million for general construction and $250,000 for excavation.

Permits Filed for 4531 Pearce Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 28, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a new residential project at 4531 Pearce Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The property is located between Aramingo Avenue, Duncan Street, and Sepviva Street, offering convenient access to major roads in the area. The project is designed by Strobe Architecture Studio LLC. The development will introduce a three-story attached single-family home with a basement, roof deck, and a small pilot house for roof access. The structure is part of a three-home row but is specifically located on Parcel C at 4531 Pearce Street.

4814-18 Griscom Street. Front building elevation. Credit: Star Homes Management LLC via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 4814-18 Griscom Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on April 21, 2023 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, 16-unit apartment building at 4814-18 Griscom Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The structure will rise from an overgrown vacant lot and a two-story building on the northwest side of the block between Foulkrod Street and Harrison Street. The building will feature elevator service and a roof deck. Permits list Star Homes Management as the owner and Tri Construction LLC as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $386,000.

5127 Duffield Street. Site plan. Credit: Ruggiero Plante Land Design via the City of Philadelphia

Permits Issued for 47-Unit Building at 5127 Duffield Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on February 17, 2022 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 47-unit apartment building at 5127 Duffield Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The development will replace an overgrown vacant lot at the southern corner of Duffield Street and Pratt Street. Designed by Ruggiero Plante Land Design, the structure will rise 38 feet tall (likely to the main roof, with possible overruns for parapets and bulkheads) and will span 36,708 square feet (or 36,205 square feet, according to the site plan), yielding an average of around 775 square feet per unit. The development will feature full sprinkling and outdoor parking for 13 cars and 16 bicycles. Permits list Gateway Court LP as the owner and Buckley Futures LLC as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $2.15 million.

Permits Issued For 1611-41 Ruan Street In Frankford, Kensington

7:30 am on December 16, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 42-unit multi-family building at 1611-41 Ruan Street in Frankford, Kensington. The building will rise five stories tall, and will have 13 parking spaces included within the project. In total, the project will hold 41,179 square feet of space within the building. The development will provide senior housing. Permits list The City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property as the owner, David Polatnick of PZA Architects as the designer, and DOMUS Inc. as the contractor. Construction costs are estimated at $8,698,344.

Permits Filed For a Four-Unit Mixed-Use Structure at 4665 Paul Street In Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:00 am on January 19, 2021 By Colin LeStourgeon

Permits have been filed for the construction of a mixed-use structure at 4665 Paul Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. Cicada Architecture is in charge of the design work. The building will stands three floors and also include a cellar level. A commercial space will be located on the ground floor of the building with four residential units on the upper floors. Frankford Community Development is the listed owner. Construction costs are estimated at $798,000.

5127 Duffield Street. Looking northeast. Credit: Google Maps

Permits Filed for a Multi-Family Building at 5127 Duffield Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia

7:30 am on December 1, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A zoning permit has been filed for the construction of a multi-family structure at 5127 Duffield Street in Frankford, Northeast Philadelphia. The property sits on the east side of the block located between Dyre Street and Pratt Street. The building will span a 9,433-square-foot footprint and will rise to a height not exceeding 38 feet. No floor count has been specified, though it is likely to rise for stories as the permit calls for balconies at the fourth floor. Gateway Court LP is the listed owner.

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