57-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 57-unit residential building is set to rise at 1630 Point Breeze Ave in Girard Estates & Newbold, a mid-scale addition to one of the city's busier development corridors. It was cleared to build in Dec 27, 2021.
The 14,315 sq ft site is zoned RM1, which supports a building on the order of 4 stories by right. The parcel last changed hands in 1901. The plans call for for the erection of an atached four story structure with roof decks accessed two roof deck access structures for roof deck access and green roof maintenance, green roof (covering atleast 60% of the rooftop) above fourth floor. structure for use as multi-family (57 units) household living and to include nineteen (19) accessible bicycle parking spaces (utilizing mixed income housing bonus and green roof bonus). building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13 and standpipes to be provided in the exit stairways per nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 12 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.*** fire watch is required once combustible construction is over 40 feet in height, a site safety plan shall be submited to building inspector prior to the start of any construction.*** separate permiits to be obtained for all other work.
The owner of record is 1620 Point Breeze Ave LLC. The project's plan drawings are on file — worth a look for anyone underwriting the surrounding block.
For now it stands out on its block — there's little other major development within a half-mile, which makes the surrounding under-built parcels worth a closer look as this density arrives.
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 83 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.
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