Philadelphia · East Germantown · #CP-2026-002037
5522 Sprague St
5522 Sprague St, East Germantown, PA · 9 homes, apartments
About this project
New three-story residential building with a cellar and nine dwelling units at 5522 Sprague St.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Applicant
- WEST OAK LANE COMMUNITY D
- Contractor
- All Around Removal Services LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-04-26 · #CP-2026-002037 · Building permit (new construction) · 9 lots/units
- 2026-02-13 · #ZP-2026-001616 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a new three-story apartment building at 5522 Sprague St in the East Germantown area of Philadelphia. It would have a cellar and nine dwelling units. The latest county filing is dated April 26, 2026.
Two firms appear on the filing. One is a West Oak Lane community development organization, and the other is a removal services contractor. The records do not say what currently stands on the lot, who would live in the building, or whether the units would be rented or sold.
No news coverage, public meeting records, or developer project page specific to this address was found, so nothing is known about opposition or approvals beyond the county filing.
What it could mean nearby
- Nine new homes would add to the local housing supply.
- A building of this size usually adds a modest amount of street parking demand and trash and delivery activity on the block.
- Construction work, including any demolition or site clearing, may cause temporary noise and truck traffic.
Where it stands
A filing is on record with the county as of April 2026, and no decision or hearing notice was found. Next steps usually include permit review, then permit issuance and construction, unless a zoning exception is needed first.
- Apr 26, 2026 Latest county filing for a new three-story, nine-unit residential building
Want to weigh in? If a zoning exception is needed, the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment decides after a public hearing, and the local registered community organization is the usual place to raise comments. No hearing for this address was found.
Who's behind it
WEST OAK LANE COMMUNITY D (name truncated in county records)
Planning terms explained
- Cellar
- A basement level below ground, usually used for storage or utilities rather than as living space.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home inside a building, with its own kitchen and bathroom.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The Philadelphia body that hears requests to vary from zoning rules.
- Registered community organization
- A neighborhood group officially recognized by the city to review nearby projects and give feedback.
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
- ~54 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~9,000 sq ft of finished living space