Philadelphia · East Parkside · #ZP-2026-000573
14-unit mixed-use building, 4304 Parkside Ave
4304 Parkside Ave, East Parkside, PA · 14 homes, 1,300 sq ft non-residential, mixed use
About this project
A new four-story building at 4304 Parkside Avenue in East Parkside with 14 residential units and about 1,300 square feet of commercial space on the first level. The commercial space requires a separate use registration and certificate of occupancy before opening.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 4-STORY, 14-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A vacant 1,300 SF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON LEVELONE requires seperate use and C.O prior to occupancy , ON THE PROPERTY OF 4304-4306 PARKSIDE AVENUE. As per approved plan
- Contractor
- HSM GC, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-02-02 · #ZP-2026-000573 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new four-story building is proposed at 4304 Parkside Avenue in East Parkside, West Philadelphia. It would hold 14 apartments, with about 1,300 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. That is roughly the size of a small shop or office.
The county records don't say what is on the site now. No news coverage, hearing notices or developer project page specific to this address turned up online. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or who might occupy the commercial space.
The commercial space needs its own use registration and certificate of occupancy before any business can open. The filing lists HSM GC, LLC as the firm involved.
What it could mean nearby
- 14 new homes would add residents close to Parkside Avenue's existing shops and transit.
- A small ground-floor commercial space could bring a neighborhood business or a few jobs, depending on who rents it.
- Traffic, parking and utility effects are not described in the records, so they can't be assessed.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2026-02-02, shows the project in the permitting stage. Usually the city then reviews the plans and issues building permits. After construction, the commercial tenant must get a use registration and certificate of occupancy before opening.
- Feb 2, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? No hearing was found. Residents can ask the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections, or the local registered community organization, about the project's review.
Who's behind it
HSM GC, LLC · A contractor named on the county filing. No official website or details on its other projects were found for this project.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with shops, offices or other businesses.
- Use registration
- A city approval confirming that a particular business activity is allowed at the location.
- Certificate of occupancy
- A city document confirming a finished building or space is safe and legal to use.
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: $8.2M
- ~448 roofing squares
- ~14 HVAC systems
- ~14 kitchens / 28+ bathrooms
- ~39,200 sq ft of finished living space
- ~4 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~3 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)