Philadelphia · Stanton · #CP-2026-000218
2255 N 22nd St
2255 N 22Nd St, Stanton, PA · 16 homes, apartments
About this project
A 16-unit multi-family building in Stanton (Philadelphia) with a cellar and a roof deck reached by two access structures. A recent amendment covers partial demolition and new electrical and storage rooms.
Official description: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (16 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION. ******************** 05/29/26 AMENDMENT: Amend permit for the removal of PECO vault & associated fire rated assemblies to include the removal of structural steel special inspections. For the partial demolition and construction of electrical and storage rooms. As per approved plans.
- Contractor
- SZM Group LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-02-12 · #CP-2026-000218 · Building permit (new construction) · 16 lots/units
- 2025-11-10 · #ZP-2025-000798 · Building permit (new construction)
- 2024-05-29 · #ZP-2023-012129 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A four-story apartment building with 16 homes is planned at 2255 N 22nd St in North Philadelphia West (the Stanton area). It would have a full cellar and a roof deck. Two small rooftop structures would give access to the deck. The building would be about 38 feet tall and cover roughly three-quarters of a lot of about 4,875 square feet.
City zoning permits have been issued, according to a local development news site. Homes are not allowed in the cellar. The lot was formed by combining several parcels, and the plans were shown to the city's zoning board. A recent amendment to the county filing covers partial demolition and new electrical and storage rooms.
The news report did not describe what is on the site now. No opposition, construction timeline or future occupants were found. The report lists the developer's contractor as SZM Group LLC and the owner as a separate development company.
What it could mean nearby
- 16 new apartments would add housing on a block that now has fewer homes on this lot.
- The building covers about 75% of the lot, leaving about 25% as open area that the report says meets the city's minimum.
- The roof deck gives residents private outdoor space, reached by two rooftop access structures.
- No parking, traffic or school effects were found in the sources, so none are assumed here.
Where it stands
Zoning permits have been issued, so the project has cleared the city's zoning review. Building permits and inspections usually come next, followed by construction, and any changes to the plans, such as the recent amendment, need city approval.
- Feb 13, 2026 A local news site reported that zoning permits were issued for the 16-unit building
- Feb 12, 2026 Latest county filing, including an amendment for partial demolition and new electrical and storage rooms
Want to weigh in? Zoning permits are already issued. Residents can contact the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections about permit questions, or their council district office.
Who's behind it
SZM Group LLC · A contractor listed on this project and on several other small North Philadelphia residential projects, according to a local development news site.
Around the web
- Four-Story, 16-Unit Multi-Family Building Proposed at 2255 North 22nd Street in North Philadelphia WestPhilly YIMBY · Feb 13, 2026Reports zoning permits issued for a four-story, 16-unit building with a cellar and roof deck on a lot of about 4,875 square feet, with SZM Group LLC as contractor.
Planning terms explained
- RM-1
- A Philadelphia zoning category for residential multi-family buildings of moderate size.
- Cellar
- A level below ground, used here for storage and utilities rather than homes.
- Pilot house
- A small enclosed structure on a roof that gives stair access to a roof deck.
- Lot consolidation
- Combining several neighboring parcels into one larger lot.
- Zoning permit
- City approval that a proposed use and design meet zoning rules, issued before building permits.
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: $3.8M
- ~96 roofing squares
- ~16 HVAC systems
- ~16 kitchens / 32+ bathrooms
- ~16,000 sq ft of finished living space