1813 N Howard StDelivered

A 27-unit residential building is set to rise at 1813 N Howard St in Fishtown, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Dec 16, 2020.

The site is zoned IRMX, which supports a building on the order of 6 stories by right. The parcel last changed hands in 2020. The plans call for amendment dated 6/2/2025 to revise location of horizontal exits, revise dwelling unit layouts to match as-built conditions. amendment dated 10/22/2024 to revise bike room layout, and to change metal stairs to wood stairs within interior exit stairways, approved by bbs variance under mi-2024-005288, on condition that stair towers have 3-hour fire rating from cellar to underside of 2nd floor. amendment: for the amendment of previously approved permit# cp-2020-005365 to document change in layout in the basement through seond floor level, removal of elevator stop in basement level (utility use only) with changes to exterior wall openings. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. original: for the erection of a six (6) story structure for use a vacant industrial space in the basement level with parking and residential amenities on the first floor level with a multi-family household living (27 dwelling units-one type a unit with all other units as a type b accessible unit) with common roof deck accessed by two pilot houses and elevator as per approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans. building is comprised of two different construction types: basement through first floor is comprised of type ia construction, with second through sixth floor level is comprised of type iiib construction. building required to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13 and standpipes to be provided in exit stairways in accordance with nfpa 14. *2018 ibc* if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 16 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.** ***amended permit required for manufactured truss drawings/ shoring.

The owner of record is Howard Nd 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 601 units of new supply — including the 32-unit project at 1924 N Front St, the 9-unit project at 1751 Tilghman St, the 9-unit project at 1828 Frankford 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?