4-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 4-unit residential building is set to rise at 1250 S 45th St in University City & Powelton, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Oct 23, 2026.
The 1,552 sq ft site is zoned RM1, which supports a building on the order of 4 stories by right. The parcel last changed hands in 1992. The plans call for for the construction of an attacked structure with roof deck access by roof deck access structure and balconies. for use as multi-family (4 unit) household living. as per approved plans. ********************************separate permits for any other work. *****************************************.
The owner of record is Strothers Margaret T. 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 12 units of new supply — including the 12-unit project at 4820 Chester Ave. 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 21 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 21 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.