Philadelphia · Haddington · #CP-2023-004902
31-unit apartment building at 625 N 53rd St
625 N 53Rd St, Haddington, PA · 31 homes, apartments
About this project
A three-story detached apartment building with 31 dwelling units is planned at 625 N 53rd St in Haddington, Philadelphia. An amendment enlarges an interior stairway and adds a stair lift.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS THIRTY-ONE (31) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) INCLUDING TYPE A AND TYPE B UNITS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. [AMENDMENT 1/23/2025 FOR AN INCREASE IN SIZE OF THE EAST INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE WITH ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO STAIRWAY DIMENSIONS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A WHEELCHAIR STAIR LIFT AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]
- Applicant
- LIBERTY53 LP
- Contractor
- T N WARD COMPANY
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2024-08-27 · #CP-2023-004902 · Building permit (new construction) · 31 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A three-story apartment building with 31 homes is planned at 625 N 53rd St in the Haddington neighborhood of West Philadelphia. It would stand on its own lot and not be attached to neighboring buildings.
The latest county filing, dated August 2024, is an amendment to the plans. It enlarges an interior stairway and adds a stair lift, which is a powered seat that carries a person up and down stairs. This kind of change usually improves access for people with limited mobility.
No news coverage, developer project page or meeting record that clearly matches this project was found. The county records name LIBERTY53 LP and T N WARD COMPANY on the filing. They do not say who will live in the building, what is on the site now, or how the homes will be priced.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 31 homes to Haddington, which could mean more residents using local shops and transit.
- The stair lift and wider stairway suggest a focus on accessibility inside the building.
- Traffic, parking, schools and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The county filing is an amendment to plans already filed, which suggests the project has moved past its first review. The next steps usually include approval of the revised plans, permit issuance and then construction. The current status could not be confirmed from public sources.
- Aug 27, 2024 Latest county filing: an amendment enlarging an interior stairway and adding a stair lift
Want to weigh in? Decisions on building permits and zoning are made by Philadelphia city agencies. Residents can contact the local City Council district office or the registered community organization for the area. No specific hearing was found.
Who's behind it
LIBERTY53 LP
Planning terms explained
- Amendment
- A change filed to plans that were already submitted, such as a revised stairway layout.
- Detached building
- A building that stands alone and does not share walls with neighboring buildings.
- Dwelling unit
- A separate home within a building, with its own living, sleeping, kitchen and bathroom space.
- Stair lift
- A motorized chair that rides along a stairway to carry someone up or down.
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: $7.4M
- ~186 roofing squares
- ~31 HVAC systems
- ~31 kitchens / 62+ bathrooms
- ~31,000 sq ft of finished living space