Philadelphia · Brewerytown · #CP-2025-000209
2554 Ridge Ave
2554 Ridge Ave, Brewerytown, PA · 4 homes, mixed use
About this project
Construction of a four-story building at 2554 Ridge Ave in Brewerytown with a shell commercial space, four dwelling units, a private roof deck and a pilot house, fully sprinklered.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Contractor
- DA CHENG GAO
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-10-26 · #CP-2025-000209 · Building permit (new construction) · 4 lots/units
- 2026-04-20 · #ZP-2025-004219 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new four-story building at 2554 Ridge Ave in Brewerytown. The ground floor would hold an empty "shell" commercial space, meaning the walls and structure are built but a future tenant finishes the interior. Above it would be four apartments or condos.
The building would also have a private roof deck and a small rooftop enclosure, called a pilot house, that covers the stair to the roof. The whole building would have fire sprinklers.
The records don't say what is on the site now or who might occupy the commercial space. No news coverage, hearing notices or developer web page for this project was found online.
What it could mean nearby
- Four new homes would add a small number of residents to the Ridge Avenue corridor.
- A new ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service to the street. The records don't say what kind of business.
- The records give no information on parking, traffic or access.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-10-26, and it describes the building as proposed. No approval, hearing or construction status was found online. If the plans are approved, a building permit is usually issued next, and construction follows.
- Oct 26, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
DA CHENG GAO
Planning terms explained
- Shell commercial space
- A ground-floor space built with walls, floor and utilities connections, but left unfinished inside for a future business tenant to complete.
- Pilot house
- A small enclosed structure on the roof that covers the stairway so people can reach the roof deck.
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space such as a shop or office.
- Fully sprinklered
- Fire sprinklers are installed throughout the building.
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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space
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