4-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 4-unit residential building is set to rise at 6216 Ludlow St in West Philadelphia, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Aug 24, 2022.
The 1,485 sq ft site is zoned RM1, which supports a building on the order of 3 stories by right. Records show the parcel last traded in 2024 for $200K. The plans call for for new construction of a two-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck. for use as multi-family household living for four(4) dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered 13. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc.** amended as of 7/31/2024 as per amended plans** .
The owner of record is 3 South Route 73 LLC. The project's plan drawings are on file — worth a look for anyone underwriting the surrounding block.
It isn't rising in isolation. Within a half-mile, 1 other major projects have broken ground since 2022 — roughly 15 units of new supply — including the 15-unit project at 115 N 63rd St. That kind of concentration is exactly what pulls land values, and buyer attention, toward a block.
We'll update this page as the project progresses — leasing, retail tenants, renderings, and construction milestones as they surface. The relevant question for investors and agents: what are the surrounding parcels worth to a builder now that this is coming?
📄 View the project's plan drawings (PDF)As this density arrives, InvestPHL is tracking 75 under-built parcels within a half-mile that a developer could still acquire and build — each carrying a builder's max bid. Addresses and figures are members-only.
Unlock the 75 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.