Philadelphia · Mantua · #CP-2023-005391
Four-story mixed-use building, 3620 Haverford Ave
3620 Haverford Ave, Mantua, PA · 70 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new four-story building with a shell commercial space and 70 dwelling units at 3620 Haverford Ave in Mantua. An August 2025 approved amendment added a common roof deck and raised the unit count.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF MAINTENANCE ACCESS STRUCTURES (NO ROOF DECK) FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND SIXTY-ONE (61) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND CONTAIN STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. BUILDING UTILIZES GREEN ROOF AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUSES. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN F-2001. EXCAVATION PERMIT MUST BE ISSUED PRIOR TO START OF EXCAVATION WORK. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/25/25 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2023-005391 FOR CHANGES THROUGHOUT BUILDING TO INCLUDE NEW COMMON ROOF DECK AND A NEW TOTAL OF SEVENTY (70) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- Applicant
- WEST PHILA ASSEMBLY, OF CHRIST INC
- Contractor
- HSM GC, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- A-2 Assembly (Food)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)|U Utility and Miscellaneous|Unknown/Other
- Status
- Permit amendment applicant revisions
Filing history
- 2024-01-25 · #CP-2023-005391 · Building permit (new construction) · 62 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new four-story building at 3620 Haverford Ave in Mantua, West Philadelphia. It would have a ground-floor commercial space, built as an empty shell for a future tenant, and 70 apartments above.
The filing lists a church organization and a general contractor as the firms involved. This suggests the site may be a church property being redeveloped, but the records don't say so directly. An approved amendment in August 2025 added a shared roof deck and increased the number of homes.
No news coverage, meeting minutes or developer page could be matched with confidence to this exact project. Details such as the retail tenant, the price or rent levels, and the construction schedule are not publicly confirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- 70 new apartments would add housing near the Haverford Ave corridor.
- A ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service to the street, though no tenant is known.
- A common roof deck would give residents outdoor space on the building itself, not public open space.
- Traffic, parking and school effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated January 2024, and an amendment was approved in August 2025. The project appears to have permit approval. Construction usually follows, along with inspections, and the commercial space is fitted out once a tenant is found.
- Aug 2025 Amendment approved adding a common roof deck and more units
- Jan 25, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
HSM GC, LLC · Listed as a firm on the filing, apparently the general contractor. No official company website or other project information was found.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space, such as shops or offices.
- Shell commercial space
- A ground-floor space built with walls, floor and roof but left unfinished inside, so a future tenant can complete it.
- Amendment
- An approved change to an earlier permit or plan, such as adding units or features.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home or apartment with its own living, sleeping, kitchen and bathroom areas.
- General contractor
- The company that manages construction and hires the specialized trades.
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.
How to comment officially
For this project: Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections handles permits, and residents can raise concerns through the local registered community organization or the City Council district office.
This is a building permit for work that current zoning allows, so there is usually no public hearing.
- If you think the work breaks the permit or the zoning code, report it to Philadelphia's Department of Licenses & Inspections or call 311.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $39.2M
- ~2,240 roofing squares
- ~70 HVAC systems
- ~70 kitchens / 140+ bathrooms
- ~196,000 sq ft of finished living space
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