5-unit residential new construction, zoned RM1.
A 5-unit residential building is set to rise at 1711-13 S 5th St in Pennsport & South Philadelphia, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Apr 1, 2021.
The 1,976 sq ft site is zoned RM1, which supports a building on the order of 4 stories by right. Records show the parcel last traded in 2020 for $400K. The plans call for erection of a new four (4) story building, with basement, a roof deck and a roof access structure. for use as multi-family household living as per plans. structure to be fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work. .
The owner of record is Tri-State Trimmers Inc. 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 24 units of new supply — including the 24-unit project at 900-08 Mckean 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 13 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 13 nearby opportunities →Major (8+ unit) new-construction projects filed within a half-mile since 2022 — the density gathering around this site.