Philadelphia · Fishtown - Lower Kensington · #CP-2026-001263
1400-10 Frankford Ave
1400-10 Frankford Ave, Fishtown - Lower Kensington, PA · 26 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new four-story building with 26 dwelling units and three commercial spaces on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, PRIVATE ROOF DECKS, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS THREE (3) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUTS AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.'s) AND TWENTY-SIX (26) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). INCLUDES HORIZONTAL EXITS AT THE 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. 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.
- Applicant
- 1400 FA ASSOCIATES LLC
- Contractor
- Moonrise Construction 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
- 2026-06-25 · #CP-2026-001263 · Building permit (new construction) · 26 lots/units
- 2026-02-17 · #ZP-2025-011817 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new four-story building at the corner of Frankford and Master in Fishtown. It would hold 26 apartments, with three commercial spaces on the ground floor. Retail space of nearly 5,200 square feet is being marketed. One business could take it, or it could be split among several.
The site is now a grassy lot, described online as the last green space on lower Frankford Avenue. The plans show a roof deck for residents, bike storage for 15 bicycles and no car parking. The developer paid the city about $495,600 for a density bonus tied to low-income housing. That payment allowed more apartments than the zoning would normally permit.
A February 2026 report says the city had issued a zoning permit. No organized opposition was reported. One commenter did regret losing the green space.
What it could mean nearby
- 26 new homes near the Frankford Avenue corridor, which has shops and transit.
- The building has no car parking, so residents may rely on transit, bikes and street parking.
- Ground-floor shops could add local retail and some jobs.
- The grassy corner lot would be lost to building.
Where it stands
A zoning permit was reported issued in February 2026, and the county shows a filing in June 2026. Construction-stage permits and building work usually come next. Whether work has started was not confirmed.
- Jun 25, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
- Feb 2026 Zoning permit reported issued and updated renderings showing 26 units published
Want to weigh in? The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections handles permits. Neighbors can raise concerns with the local registered community organization for Fishtown.
Who's behind it
1400 FA Associates LLC · The company is the owner named on the county filing. A local real-estate blog links the project to a developer called Eclipse Development, and Moonrise Construction LLC is also named on the filing.
Around the web
- UPDATE: New Renderings, More Units for 1400 Frankford Ave. in FishtownJack Philly RE (Substack) · Feb 19, 2026Reports 26 units, a density bonus payment, a zoning permit, retail leasing and a grassy lot on site.
Planning terms explained
- Zoning permit
- City approval confirming a project meets the zoning rules for its site.
- CMX-2
- A Philadelphia zoning category for neighborhood mixed-use areas that allows shops and apartments.
- Density bonus
- Permission to build more units than normal in return for a benefit such as a payment toward affordable housing.
- Mixed use
- A building combining homes and businesses.
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: $14.6M
- ~832 roofing squares
- ~26 HVAC systems
- ~26 kitchens / 52+ bathrooms
- ~72,800 sq ft of finished living space