Philadelphia · West Parkside · #CP-2024-005448
1238-46 Belmont Ave
1238-46 Belmont Ave, West Parkside, PA · 73 homes, apartments
About this project
A five-story residential building with 73 dwelling units, a basement and a roof deck in West Parkside, Philadelphia. The applicant is Haverford Square, Metropolitan 1 LLC.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION (FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED WOOD OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING AND SHEATHING) WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR USE AS SEVENTY-THREE (73) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. [AMENDMENT 5/19/2025 FOR REVISIONS TO PERIMETER STRUCTURAL WALLS AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]
- Applicant
- HAVERFORD SQUARE, METROPOLITAN 1 LLC
- Contractor
- HSM GC, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|U Utility and Miscellaneous
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-01-16 · #CP-2024-005448 · Building permit (new construction) · 73 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer proposes a five-story apartment building with 73 homes at 1238-46 Belmont Ave in the West Parkside area of Philadelphia. The plans include a basement and a roof deck.
The county filing lists Haverford Square and Metropolitan 1 LLC as the applicant, with HSM GC, LLC also named. The records do not say what currently stands on the site.
Online, one 2022 news article showed renderings for the same address. It described a larger, seven-story design with 84 homes and underground parking. The current filing is smaller, so the plan appears to have changed since then. No opposition, approvals or future occupants were found.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 73 new homes to the neighborhood, which could bring more residents to nearby shops and transit.
- A five-story building is shorter than the seven stories shown in the 2022 concept.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated January 2025, so the project is in the city's review and permitting stage. Next steps usually include a zoning or building permit decision and, if approved, construction.
- Jan 16, 2025 Latest county filing for the five-story, 73-home building
- Apr 2022 News article showed renderings of an earlier, larger seven-story concept at the same address
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually comment through the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development and the local registered community organization. If a zoning variance is needed, the Zoning Board of Adjustment holds a public hearing.
Who's behind it
Haverford Square / Metropolitan 1 LLC · Named as the applicant in county records, and no official company page for this project was found.
Around the web
- Renderings Revealed for 1238-46 Belmont Avenue in East Parkside, West PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · Apr 20, 2022Showed an earlier concept for this address with seven stories and 84 homes, which differs from the current county filing.
Planning terms explained
- Dwelling unit
- A single home or apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom and living space.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor space on top of a building for residents to use.
- Applicant
- The company that files the request with the city to build the project.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $17.5M
- ~438 roofing squares
- ~73 HVAC systems
- ~73 kitchens / 146+ bathrooms
- ~73,000 sq ft of finished living space
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