Philadelphia · Walnut Hill · #ZP-2026-001015
107-unit addition at 4931-59 Spruce St
4931-59 Spruce St, Walnut Hill, PA · 107 homes, apartments
About this project
A four-story addition to an existing building at 4931-59 Spruce St in Walnut Hill is proposed, with 107 units and a roof deck.
Official description: New three story addition to existing four story structure with 109 total units with roof deck as per approved plan, Amended 8/4/26 to a four story addition to an existing four story structure total units reduced to 107 units with roof deck as per approved plan.
- Applicant
- 4931 SPRUCE OWNER LLC, 4931 SPRUCE DB LLC
- Contractor
- Harman Deutsch Corp
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-04-17 · #ZP-2026-001015 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A four-story addition is proposed on top of or beside an existing building at 4931-59 Spruce Street, in the Walnut Hill area of West Philadelphia. It would add 107 apartments and include a roof deck.
County planning records are the only source found for this project. They list the owner and a related company, plus a firm called Harman Deutsch Corp. They do not say what the existing building is used for today. They also do not say who the new apartments are meant for, or whether any approvals have been granted or opposed.
No news coverage, developer project page, or meeting records specific to this address turned up online.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 107 homes to a block that already has apartment buildings and shops nearby.
- Traffic, parking and school effects are not described in the records found, so they cannot be assessed yet.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated April 17, 2026, which suggests the project is in city review. Typically the plans are reviewed for zoning compliance, and a larger project may also be reviewed by the city's design review process and a community meeting before permits are issued.
- Apr 17, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the proposed 107-unit addition
Want to weigh in? Residents can contact the local registered community organization and the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development. If a zoning variance is needed, the Zoning Board of Adjustment holds public hearings.
Who's behind it
4931 Spruce Owner LLC
Planning terms explained
- Addition
- New floors or wings built onto an existing building instead of a brand-new building.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build something the zoning rules do not normally allow.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that holds public hearings on variances and similar zoning appeals.
- Civic Design Review
- A city review of the design of larger projects, where staff and the public can give non-binding comments.
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: $25.7M
- ~642 roofing squares
- ~107 HVAC systems
- ~107 kitchens / 214+ bathrooms
- ~107,000 sq ft of finished living space