Philadelphia · Tioga · #CP-2026-001777
Four-story 10-unit building, 1903 W Erie Ave
1903 W Erie Ave, Tioga, PA · 10 homes, apartments
About this project
New construction of a four-story attached residential building with 10 dwelling units at 1903 W Erie Ave. The building will be fully sprinklered.
Official description: FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH STANDPIPES PER NFPA 13 AND 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- Applicant
- ERIE STREET ASSOCIATES LLC
- Contractor
- AIMES LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-07-10 · #CP-2026-001777 · Building permit (new construction) · 10 lots/units
- 2025-06-12 · #ZP-2025-004415 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer plans to build a new four-story attached apartment building with 10 homes at 1903 W Erie Ave in the Nicetown-Tioga area of North Philadelphia. It would add about 10,000 square feet of new floor area and be fully sprinklered.
The lot is a long, narrow site between existing three-story buildings. A local news report says it is zoned RM-1, a multi-family residential district. One of the 10 units is to be set aside as affordable under a city bonus for moderate-income housing. Construction cost is listed at about $1.5 million.
Building permits have been reported as issued in July 2026. No opposition, community meeting or hearing was found. No information was found on who will live there or when work will finish.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 10 new homes, including one affordable unit, to an existing mixed residential block.
- Fits the scale of neighboring buildings, which are three stories, so the four-story height is only slightly taller.
- About 3,000 square feet of ground will be disturbed during construction, so short-term noise and street activity are likely.
- No parking details were found, so effects on street parking and traffic are unknown.
Where it stands
Building permits were reported as issued in July 2026, so the project appears to have cleared city review and can start construction. Next steps are separate trade permits (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression), construction and inspections.
- Jul 11, 2026 News outlet reported building permits issued for the 10-unit building
- Jul 10, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Permits are already issued, so no further public vote appears pending; residents can raise concerns about construction with the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections or the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
Erie Street Associates LLC · Listed as the developer on the permits; AIMES LLC is listed as the contractor and no company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for 10-Unit Building at 1903 West Erie Avenue in Nicetown-Tioga, North PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · Jul 11, 2026Reports permits issued for a four-story, 10-unit building with one affordable unit, RM-1 zoning, a $1.5 million cost, and named the architect and contractor.
Planning terms explained
- RM-1
- A Philadelphia zoning category for residential multi-family buildings such as rowhouse-style apartments.
- Moderate-income density bonus
- A city incentive letting a developer build more units in exchange for making some of them affordable to moderate-income households.
- Sprinklered
- Equipped with automatic fire sprinklers throughout the building.
- Attached building
- A building that shares a wall with its neighbor rather than standing alone.
- Earth disturbance
- Digging or grading of soil during construction, measured by area.
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: $2.4M
- ~60 roofing squares
- ~10 HVAC systems
- ~10 kitchens / 20+ bathrooms
- ~10,000 sq ft of finished living space
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