Philadelphia · Wynnefield · #CP-2023-003272
1818 N 53rd St
1818 N 53Rd St, Wynnefield, PA · 98 homes, apartments
About this project
A five-story building with 98 dwelling units and an accessory parking garage is proposed at 1818 N 53rd St in Wynnefield, Philadelphia. An August 2024 amendment made various changes to the plans.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS NINETY-EIGHT (98) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2RD THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/30/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2023-003272 FOR VARIOUS CHANGES THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- Applicant
- 53RD ST PARTNERS LP
- Contractor
- Palace Builders NA, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- A-3 Assembly (Worship, Recreation, Amusement, Other)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)|U Utility and Miscellaneous
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2024-03-25 · #CP-2023-003272 · Building permit (new construction) · 98 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A five-story apartment building with 98 homes is proposed at 1818 N 53rd St in Wynnefield, West Philadelphia. County records describe an accessory parking garage, and an August 2024 amendment changed various parts of the plans.
PhillyYIMBY's February 2023 coverage of the renderings gave more detail. The building would have about 1,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, parking for 34 cars and 33 bicycles, and a tan brick and metal design. The site now holds a vacant, abandoned brick building. An attached basketball court is expected to stay as a neighborhood amenity.
The article did not name a developer or report any approvals. Some online commenters raised concerns about affordability and the small amount of parking compared with the number of homes. No other news coverage or hearing records were found.
What it could mean nearby
- 98 new apartments would add housing and replace a vacant building.
- With 34 car spaces for 98 homes, some residents may park on nearby streets.
- Bus routes, the Cynwyd Line and the Route 10 Trolley are nearby, which may reduce reliance on cars.
- The basketball court is reported to remain, so that neighborhood amenity would be kept.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from March 2024, and an amendment was made in August 2024. No approval decisions or construction start were found online. Next steps usually include final permit review and then construction.
- Aug 2024 Amendment made various changes to the plans
- Mar 25, 2024 Latest county filing
- Feb 27, 2023 Renderings published by PhillyYIMBY
Who's behind it
53RD ST PARTNERS LP · The county filing lists this firm along with Palace Builders NA, LLC. No company website or information about their other projects was found.
Around the web
- Renderings Revealed For 1818 North 53rd Street In Wynnefield, West PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · Feb 27, 2023Describes the five-story, 98-unit design, the parking counts, the commercial space and the vacant building now on the site.
Planning terms explained
- Accessory parking garage
- A parking area that serves the main building's residents instead of being a separate commercial use.
- Amendment
- A formal change to plans that were already filed with the county.
- Ground-floor commercial space
- Street-level space set aside for a shop, office or similar business instead of apartments.
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: $23.5M
- ~588 roofing squares
- ~98 HVAC systems
- ~98 kitchens / 196+ bathrooms
- ~98,000 sq ft of finished living space
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