Philadelphia · Southwest Schuylkill · #ZP-2025-006901
1258 S 45th St
1258 S 45Th St, Southwest Schuylkill, PA · 9 homes, apartments
About this project
A new attached nine-unit multifamily building with three roof decks at 1258 S 45th St in Southwest Schuylkill.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH THREE (3) ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED BY THREE (3) INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; FOR USE MULTI-FAMILY (NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN.
- Applicant
- UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCE
- Contractor
- TOMMY TRAN
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-07-30 · #ZP-2025-006901 · Building permit (new construction) · 9 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a new attached building at 1258 S 45th St in Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia. It would hold nine apartments and have three roof decks. Attached means it shares walls with neighboring buildings, as many rowhouse-style buildings in the city do.
The filing lists two names: an institution (University of the Science) and an individual. Nothing in the records says who would live in the building or what is on the lot now. Web searches found no news coverage, hearing notices, developer page or meeting records for this address. This explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Nine new apartments would add a small number of homes to the area.
- Rooftop decks give residents private outdoor space. They do not add public open space.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects are not described in the records found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-07-30, and no approval or hearing result was found online. Projects like this usually go through city permit and zoning review next, and then construction can start once permits are issued.
- Jul 30, 2025 Latest county filing for the nine-unit apartment building
Want to weigh in? Residents can contact the City of Philadelphia's zoning and permitting offices, or their local registered community organization, to ask whether a hearing is scheduled.
Planning terms explained
- Attached building
- A building that shares one or more walls with its neighbors, like a rowhouse.
- Multifamily
- A building that holds several separate homes or apartments.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor seating or gathering area built on top of a roof.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. 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: $2.2M
- ~54 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~9,000 sq ft of finished living space
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