Philadelphia · East Germantown · #CP-2025-004912
184 E Chelten Ave
184 E Chelten Ave, East Germantown, PA · 32 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new detached building at 184 E Chelten Ave in East Germantown with 32 dwelling units and office space, including balconies and a roof deck.
Official description: FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN DETACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, BALCONIES, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.
- Applicant
- 168 CHELTEN LLC
- Contractor
- City Suburban Home Builders, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|Unknown/Other
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-12-22 · #CP-2025-004912 · Building permit (new construction) · 32 lots/units
- 2025-06-03 · #ZP-2025-003688 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a new detached building at 184 E Chelten Ave in East Germantown, Philadelphia. It would hold 32 dwelling units plus office space. The plans include balconies and a roof deck.
The filing is from December 2025. It lists two firms: 168 Chelten LLC and City Suburban Home Builders, LLC. The records don't say what is on the site now, how tall the building would be, or who would live or work there.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer project page were found for this address. The explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- 32 new homes would add housing along a commercial corridor, according to the county filing.
- Office space in the building could bring some daytime activity and jobs. The filing gives no size or tenant.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-22. No approval decisions were found online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building permit review, and then construction can start once permits are issued.
- Dec 22, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Residents can ask the City of Philadelphia's zoning and permitting offices, or the local registered community organization, whether any hearing or review is scheduled.
Who's behind it
168 Chelten LLC
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines different uses, here homes and offices.
- Dwelling unit
- One self-contained home, such as an apartment.
- Detached building
- A building that stands alone and does not share walls with neighbors.
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: $17.9M
- ~1,024 roofing squares
- ~32 HVAC systems
- ~32 kitchens / 64+ bathrooms
- ~89,600 sq ft of finished living space