Kensington

1929 East Harold Street, Philadelphia. Proposed front building elevation. Credit: Marshall Sabatini Architecture via a zoning permit submitted to the City of Philadelphia.

Construction Permits Issued for Single-Family Dwelling at 1929 East Harold Street in East Kensington

7:00 am on January 29, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Records within the City of Philadelphia planning department reveal that permits were recently issued for the construction of a three-story single-family rowhouse at 1929 East Harold Street in East Kensington. The new building will replace a vacant lot situated on the northeast side of the block between Jasper Street and Emerald Street. The development will span 1,151 square feet. The project is being developed by a team consisting of the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner, Marshall Sabatini Architecture as the designer, and Urban Renewal Builders as the contractor.

2156 East Orleans Street, Philadelphia. Proposed front building elevation. Credit: Marshall Sabatini Architecture via a zoning permit submitted to the City of Philadelphia.

Permits Issued for Construction of Single-Family Residence at 2156 East Orleans Street in Kensington

7:30 am on January 26, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The City of Philadelphia planning department has issued permits for the construction of a single-family rowhouse at 2156 East Orleans Street in Port Richmond. The new building will replace a vacant lot on the southwest side of the block between Amber Street and Martha Street. The structure’s interior will span 1,292 square feet. The development team includes the Philadelphia Land Bank as the owner, Marshall Sabatini Architecture as the designer, and Urban Renewal Builders as the contractor.

2619-21 East Huntingdon Street Elevation

Permits Issued for Three-Story Single-Family Dwelling at 2619-21 East Huntingdon Street in Kensington, Philadelphia

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

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story, single-family residence at 2619-21 East Huntingdon Street in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. The site spans a through-block parcel between East Huntingdon and East Harold streets, just west of Frankford Avenue and roughly one mile southeast of the Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford Line. Designed by Here’s The Plan, LLC, the project will span 2,272 square feet and will feature a roof deck. The development is being led by Global Win, with Qazim Kupa listed as the contractor and permit holder.

Permits Issued for Single-Family Home at 2100 East Orleans Street in Kensington

7:30 am on August 5, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story residential structure is under construction at 2100 East Orleans Street in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Located at the intersection of East Orleans Street and Amber Street, the property sits just south of the Frankford elevated line and east of Kensington Avenue. The development is transforming a formerly vacant parcel into a modern single-family dwelling.

Permits Issued for Two-Story Single-Family Home at 2120 East Orleans Street in Kensington, Philadelphia

8:00 am on July 23, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story single-family residence at 2120 East Orleans Street in Kensington, Philadelphia. The new structure is planned for the south side of the block between Amber Street and Belmore Street, replacing a vacant lot in a residential section of the neighborhood. The architectural design is being led Toner Architecture, Inc., who is also listed as the design professional in responsible charge. The project is being developed by New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC), with construction managed by KAPS Construction LLC.

Permits Issued for Two-Story Single-Family Home at 2138 East Orleans Street in Kensington, Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 23, 2025 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a two-story single-family residence at 2138 East Orleans Street in Kensington, Philadelphia. The structure will rise on the south side of the block between Amber Street and Elkhart Street, replacing a vacant lot in a residential corridor of East Kensington. The project is being developed by New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) in collaboration with contractor KAPS Construction LLC. Ian Toner of Toner Architecture, Inc. is listed as both the architect and design professional in responsible charge.

2053 East William Street Front Elevation

Permits Issued for 2053 East William Street, Kensington, North Philadelphia

7:30 am on July 22, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of an attached three-story structure at 2053 East William Street in Kensington, North Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 1,065 square feet, situated on mid-block on a parcel bound by East Cambria Street, Coral Street, and Amber Street, facing East William Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $265,000, with $225,000 as the general construction cost, $20,000 for plumbing, and $10,000 for mechanical work. Permits list Finch Development LLC as the contractor. David P. McArthur Architectural Consulting is responsible for the designs.

2050 East William Street Front Elevation

Permits Filed for 2050 East William Street, Kensington, Philadelphia

7:00 am on May 31, 2024 By YIMBY Team

Permits have been issued for the construction of a three-story residential building at 2050 East William Street in Kensington, Philadelphia. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot spanning 861 square feet, situated on a corner block bound by East Auburn Street, Coral Street, and Amber Street, facing East William Street. The project has an allocated total construction cost of $270,000, with $230,000 as the general construction cost, $13,000 for plumbing, and $11,000 for mechanical work. Permits list Urban Renewal Builders LLC as the contractor. Marshall Sabatini Architecture+ is responsible for the designs.

2206 North 2nd Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Complete at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square

7:30 am on May 26, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has confirmed that construction work has been completed at a three-story, mixed-use building at 2206 North 2nd Street in Norris Square, North Philadelphia. The structure replaces a vacant lot situated on the west side of the block between West Susquehanna and West Dauphin streets. The building rises from a 1,000-square-foot footprint and features 3,960 square feet of interior space, comprised of two residential units. The development feature full sprinkling. The roof deck apparently provides sweeping vistas, given a near-total lack of taller buildings nearby. Permits list Adeline Kupa as the owner, Paul Dietz as the design professional, and Qazim Kupa as the contractor. Construction costs are specified at $175,000.

2043-51 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Construction Nearly Complete at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown

8:00 am on May 24, 2024 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a six-story, 35-unit residential building at 2043-51 North Front Street in Fishtown, though permits were issued last October. Designed by CANNOdesign, the building will rise six stories tall and will feature commercial space on the ground floor and 35 bicycle spaces. Tester Construction is listed as the contractor.

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