Philadelphia · Wister · #CP-2024-005882
231 E Bringhurst St
231 E Bringhurst St, Wister, PA · 15 homes, apartments
About this project
A new four-story building with 15 dwelling units, including two affordable units, is planned at 231 E Bringhurst Street in Wister, Philadelphia. Plans were amended in February 2026 to revise the basement stairway.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS FIFTEEN (15) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) TO INCLUDE TWO (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. [AMENDMENT 2/27/2026 FOR REVISIONS TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]
- Applicant
- BURG 231 E BRINGHURST ST LLC
- Contractor
- LITHIUM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-02-12 · #CP-2024-005882 · Building permit (new construction) · 15 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new four-story apartment building is proposed at 231 E Bringhurst Street in the Germantown area of Philadelphia (Wister). It would hold 15 homes, two of them set aside as affordable units.
County records say the plans were amended in February 2026 to change the basement stairway. That is a small design change, not a change to the size of the project. The records don't say what is on the lot now or who would live in the building.
No news coverage, meeting notices, opposition or approval decisions specific to this project were found online. The company page for the builder was not found either.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 15 homes to the neighborhood, including two affordable units.
- A four-story building is likely taller than many nearby buildings, which could change the look of the street.
Where it stands
County records show a filing dated February 2025 and an amendment in February 2026. No approval or decision was found online. If the plans meet zoning and building codes, permit review and then construction normally follow.
- Feb 2026 Plans amended to revise the basement stairway
- Feb 12, 2025 Latest county filing recorded for the project
Want to weigh in? Which public body decides next could not be confirmed. Residents can ask the City of Philadelphia's planning and permitting offices, or their local registered community organization, about comment opportunities.
Who's behind it
BURG 231 E BRINGHURST ST LLC · A project-specific company named on the filing, working with Lithium Construction Group LLC; no public information about either company's other work was found.
Planning terms explained
- Affordable units
- Homes reserved for households under certain income limits, with rents or prices held below market rates.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home or apartment with its own living, sleeping, cooking and bathroom space.
- Amended plans
- Revised drawings submitted after the first filing to change some part of the design.
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: $3.6M
- ~90 roofing squares
- ~15 HVAC systems
- ~15 kitchens / 30+ bathrooms
- ~15,000 sq ft of finished living space
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