18-unit residential new construction, zoned RSA3.
A 18-unit residential building is set to rise at 1428 W Allegheny Ave in Strawberry Mansion, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Nov 5, 2026.
The 2,550 sq ft site is zoned RSA3, which supports a building on the order of 4 stories by right. Records show the parcel last traded in 2021 for $250K. The plans call for for the construction of a four (4) story structure for use as multi-family (18 unit) household living from 2nd floor to 4th floor to include 11 parking spaces with one (1) van accessible and 6 bike storages on 1st floor. as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13 throughout structure. ***********************************separate permits required for any other work. ********************************* .
The owner of record is Li Yi Zhou. 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, 4 other major projects have broken ground since 2022 — roughly 138 units of new supply — including the 40-unit project at 1510 W Allegheny Ave, the 28-unit project at 3120 N Park Ave, the 43-unit project at 3249 N 16th 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 103 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 103 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.