Philadelphia · Old City · #CP-2024-002558
225 Quarry St
225 Quarry St, Old City, PA · 11 homes, apartments
About this project
A six-story building with 11 dwelling units and accessory interior parking at 225 Quarry St in Old City, Philadelphia.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE I-A CONSTRUCTION AT THE BASEMENT THROUGH 1ST FLOOR AND TYPE III-B CONSTRUCTION AT THE 2ND THROUGH 6TH FLOORS. FOR USE AS ELEVEN (11) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) WITH ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING AND ACCESORY ROOF DECKS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC AND PHC APPROVAL. ELEVATOR STANDBY POWER TO BE PROVIDED PER 2018 IBC SECTION 1009.4.1. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. **SEE PA-2024-001246 / MI-2024-001075 FOR BBS PROVISOS** [AMENDMENT 10/16/2024 FOR REVISIONS TO STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, WINDOWS / FACADE, VEHICULAR RAMP TO CELLAR, AND BUILDING ENTRY LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.] [AMENDMENT 2/13/2025 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A HORIZONTAL EXIT AT THE 5TH AND 6TH FLOORS. ELEVATOR EMERGENCY STANDBY POWER NOT REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC SECTION 1009.2.1 EXCEPTION #1. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS. **SEE MI-2024-007525 FOR BBS VARIANCE WITH PROVISOS: TWO (2) HOUR RATED CORRIDOR WALLS PROVIDED AT 5TH AND 6TH FLOORS & TWO (2) HOUR RATED BEARING WALLS PROVIDED AT ALL FLOORS.**] [AMENDMENT 11/30/2025 FOR CHANGES TO UNIT LAYOUTS ON 4TH THROUGH SIXTH FLOORS AND NEW EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS. **SEE MI-2025-006885 FOR BBS VARIANCE WITH PROVISOS: SPRINKLER HEADS MUST BE INSTALLED OVER WINDOWS**] [A
- Applicant
- 151 N 3RD ST LP
- Contractor
- G & M EFESTOS CONTRACTING INC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2024-08-14 · #CP-2024-002558 · Building permit (new construction) · 11 lots/units
- 2024-02-05 · #ZP-2024-000047 · Building permit (new construction)
- 2024-01-08 · #ZP-2023-013235 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new six-story building at 225 Quarry St in Old City. It has 11 homes and interior parking on the ground floor. The county filing lists it as apartments. Online coverage describes the homes as condominiums for sale, and the project is marketed as "The Curator". The same site is also addressed as 151 N. 3rd St. A real estate blog says three more condos are being added in the existing building on 3rd Street, which would make 14 homes in total. That blog also reports a rooftop deck on the existing building.
A real estate blog says the site was formerly a one-story photography studio. Local news coverage says the new building is about 21,800 square feet. It reports that permits were issued in August 2024 and that construction was underway by early 2025. No opposition or hearing coverage was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Ground-floor interior parking suggests the building's cars will be kept off the street, though no traffic study was found.
- The 11 new homes (14 counting the existing building) add housing in Old City.
- A blog says the project includes an improved sidewalk along the building's edge.
Where it stands
Permits were reported issued in August 2024, and construction was reported underway as of early 2025. Next steps usually include finishing construction, final inspections and then sale or occupancy of the homes. The current construction status as of today was not confirmed.
- Feb 2025 Local news reported construction underway after a January 2025 site visit
- Nov 2024 Real estate blog profiled the project as The Curator, with 14 condos in total
- Aug 14, 2024 Latest county filing; local news also reported building permits issued that month
Who's behind it
Design Pro Development · A real estate blog names it as the developer of The Curator, working with an advisory firm; the county filing lists 151 N 3RD ST LP and G & M Efestos Contracting Inc, and the link between these firms was not confirmed.
Around the web
- Construction Underway at 151 North 3rd Street in Old City, Center CityPhilly YIMBY · Feb 8, 2025Reports a six-story, 11-unit building of about 21,845 sq ft with a roof deck and indoor parking, under construction.
- Permits Issued for 151 North 3rd Street in Old City, Center CityPhilly YIMBY · Aug 2024Reports permits issued for the new multi-family building at the site in August 2024.
- Weekend Quickie: The Curator in Old CityJackPhillyRE (Substack) · Nov 9, 2024Describes The Curator as 14 condos (11 new, 3 existing), names the developer, and notes the former photography studio site.
Planning terms explained
- Accessory parking
- Parking that serves the building's residents rather than being a separate use of the land.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home with its own living, sleeping, cooking and bathroom space.
- Building permit
- City approval that lets construction begin once plans meet the code.
- Condominium
- A home that is bought individually, with shared ownership of common areas.
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: $2.6M
- ~66 roofing squares
- ~11 HVAC systems
- ~11 kitchens / 22+ bathrooms
- ~11,000 sq ft of finished living space
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