9-unit residential new construction.
A 9-unit residential building is set to rise at 837 E Chelten Ave in Philadelphia, the kind of by-right infill quietly reshaping the block. It was cleared to build in Mar 26, 2026.
The 3,865 sq ft site. Records show the parcel last traded in 2025 for $71K. The plans call for for new construction of a three-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with two (2) roof decks accessed from units 8 & 9. for use as amulti-family household living for nine(9) dwelling units. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13rmin. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. .
The owner of record is Thg Realty 837 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)