Philadelphia · Wissahickon · #CP-2024-006428
11 Shurs Ln
11 Shurs Ln, Wissahickon, PA · 42 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new four-story building at 11 Shurs Ln in Wissahickon, Philadelphia, with 42 dwelling units, shell commercial space and accessory parking.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FORTY-TWO (42) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 1/10/26 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2024-006428 FOR CHANGES TO GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 3/21/26 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2024-006428 TO INCLUDE BOLLARDS AND CHAIN LINK FENCE IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL ROOM AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- Contractor
- 2ND STORY RENOVATIONS LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- M Mercantile (Retail)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-04-16 · #CP-2024-006428 · Building permit (new construction) · 42 lots/units
- 2024-06-05 · #ZP-2024-000656 · Building permit (new construction)
- 2024-02-12 · #ZP-2024-000656 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 42 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new four-story building is proposed at 11 Shurs Lane in the Manayunk area of Philadelphia. It would hold 42 apartments on the upper floors, a small ground-floor commercial space, and parking at street level. Press coverage describes a building about 38 feet tall and roughly 58,000 square feet, with about 37 parking spaces.
The lot sits between Cresson Lane, Main Street and Shurs Lane. It was once a coal yard. A 1959 fire damaged it and the remaining structures were gradually demolished. The plans call for clearing what is left. A stone wall along Shurs Lane will probably be removed because of structural concerns. The developer proposes reusing the salvaged stone on the new façade.
The applicant is listed as Shurs Lane Lofts, LP. The contractor is 2nd Story Renovations LLC. The coverage reports permits issued, and a leasing listing suggests apartments may open in summer 2026. The dates on that listing are unclear, so the current construction status is unconfirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- About 42 new apartments would add housing near Main Street Manayunk.
- The ground floor would have about 37 parking spaces, which may reduce the demand for street parking.
- A small commercial space of about 992 square feet could add a shop or office use on Shurs Lane.
- The site lies along the edge of the Main Street Manayunk historic district, so the design of the façade may matter to neighbors.
Where it stands
County records show a filing in April 2025, and press coverage says permits were issued. A leasing listing suggests the building may be nearing completion or occupancy, though this has not been confirmed. Next steps would normally be inspections and a certificate of occupancy.
- Apr 18, 2025 Philly YIMBY reported the proposal and described permit activity
- Apr 16, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
Shurs Lane Lofts, LP (applicant); 2nd Story Renovations LLC (contractor) · Shurs Lane Lofts, LP is named as the applicant in press coverage, and 2nd Story Renovations LLC is the contractor on the county filing.
Around the web
- New Four-Story Mixed-Use Proposed at 11 Shurs Lane in Manayunk, PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Apr 18, 2025Describes the 42-unit building, its size, parking, site history, applicant, architect and contractor.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space such as a shop or office.
- Shell commercial space
- A ground-floor commercial space delivered unfinished, so a future tenant can build out the interior.
- Accessory parking
- Parking that serves the main use of the building, such as the residents.
- Historic district
- An area where the city gives extra attention to preserving the older character of buildings.
- Certificate of occupancy
- The city's sign-off that a finished building is safe to use.
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: $23.5M
- ~1,344 roofing squares
- ~42 HVAC systems
- ~42 kitchens / 84+ bathrooms
- ~117,600 sq ft of finished living space
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