Philadelphia · Richmond · #CP-2025-003829
2001 E Lehigh Ave: 146-unit mixed-use building
2001 E Lehigh Ave, Richmond, PA · 146 homes, mixed use
About this project
A semi-detached building with 146 dwelling units, two ground-floor commercial spaces and a below-grade garage with 54 parking spaces is proposed at 2001 E Lehigh Ave in Richmond, Philadelphia.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A BELOW GRADE PARKING GARAGE AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR TWO (2) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON GROUND FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (146) DWELLING UNITS AND (54) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR BELOW GRADE PARKING SPACES AND (56) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. HORIZONTAL EXITS ARE PROPOSED FROM 2ND TO 6TH STORIES.
- Applicant
- 2001 LEHIGH LLC
- Contractor
- OMEGA HOME BUILDERS
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-02-03 · #CP-2025-003829 · Building permit (new construction) · 146 lots/units
- 2024-01-31 · #ZP-2022-013011 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A six-story building is proposed at 2001 E Lehigh Avenue, on the border of East Kensington and Port Richmond in Philadelphia. It would hold 146 apartments and two ground-floor commercial spaces. A below-grade garage would provide 54 car spaces and 56 bicycle spaces.
The design reaches up to 68 feet, above the 60-foot base limit. The city zoning board approved extra height and the mixed-use layout in earlier rounds. An earlier version had 157 units and 59 parking spaces. An August 2025 amendment cut it to 146 units. The plans include a green roof, a resident roof deck and street trees.
A building permit was reported in early February 2026. The site's current condition was not confirmed by reliable sources. No construction timeline was found.
What it could mean nearby
- 146 new apartments would add housing near the Lehigh Avenue corridor.
- Two ground-floor commercial spaces could bring shops or services to the street.
- The 54-space garage is below grade, but it has fewer spaces than apartments, so some residents may park on nearby streets.
- About 15 new street trees and a green roof are planned.
Where it stands
The zoning approvals are in place and a commercial building permit has been reported as issued, so construction can start. Permit inspections and construction usually follow, and no start date has been announced.
- Feb 4, 2026 Local news reported that a building permit was issued for the 146-unit design
- Feb 3, 2026 Latest county filing
- Aug 2025 Plans amended, cutting the count from 157 to 146 units
- Feb 27, 2024 Architect's blog reported unanimous zoning board approval of the 157-unit version
Want to weigh in? Zoning approvals are already done, so there is no known public hearing left. Residents can contact their registered community organization or the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Who's behind it
2001 Lehigh LLC (with Omega Home Builders on the filing) · 2001 Lehigh LLC is the project entity named on the county filing, and Omega Home Builders is a Philadelphia builder whose other projects include mixed-use buildings in North Philadelphia.
Around the web
- Construction Permits Issued for 146-Unit Mixed-Use Building at 2001 East Lehigh Avenue in East KensingtonPhiladelphia YIMBY · Feb 4, 2026Reports the building permit, the 146-unit and 54-space design, the 68-foot height and the August 2025 amendment.
- Zoning board greenlights major development project at 2001 East Lehigh Avenue, PhiladelphiaDesignblendz · Feb 27, 2024The architect says the zoning board unanimously approved the earlier 157-unit version with use and height variances.
Planning terms explained
- Variance
- Special permission from the zoning board to depart from a zoning rule, such as the height limit.
- ICMX
- A Philadelphia zoning district for mixed industrial and commercial uses, which also allows housing.
- Floor area ratio
- The building's total floor area compared with the size of its lot.
- Below-grade garage
- Parking built underground or partly underground beneath the building.
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: $81.8M
- ~4,672 roofing squares
- ~146 HVAC systems
- ~146 kitchens / 292+ bathrooms
- ~408,800 sq ft of finished living space