3618 Aspen StCleared to build

A 4-unit residential building is set to rise at 3618 Aspen St in University City & Powelton, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Jul 15, 2026.

The 1,600 sq ft site is zoned RSA3, which supports a building on the order of 3 stories by right. The parcel last changed hands in 2024. The plans call for for the new construction of a three-story wood-frame semi-detached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with two (2) roof decks for the upper level units .for use as a multi-family household living for four (4) dwelling units throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa 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. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.

The owner of record is Future Of Mantua 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, 12 other major projects have broken ground since 2022 — roughly 346 units of new supply — including the 32-unit project at 3750 Brown St, the 40-unit project at 3701 Brown St, the 19-unit project at 723 N 35th 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?