4-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 4-unit residential building is set to rise at 5149 W Girard Ave in Wynnefield, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in May 1, 2026.
The 1,870 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 2026 for $40K. The plans call for for new construction of an attached three-story building for use as multi-family household living (four dwelling units). building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
The owner of record is Kpd1 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, 3 other major projects have broken ground since 2022 — roughly 51 units of new supply — including the 31-unit project at 625 N 53rd St, the 8-unit project at 5137 Master St, the 12-unit project at 1618 N 54th 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 135 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 135 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.