Philadelphia · Unknown (Philadelphia) · #CP-2024-002667
48-unit apartment building, 2033 W Toronto St
2033 W Toronto St, Unknown (Philadelphia), PA · 48 homes, apartments
About this project
A new four-story building with 48 dwelling units, ground-floor amenity space and accessory parking is planned at 2033 West Toronto Street in Philadelphia.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY DETACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS FORTY-EIGHT (48) DWELLING UNITS WITH GROUND FLOOR AMENITY SPACES WITH ACCESSORY PARKING LOT AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD VARIANCE FILE NO 549939. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/3/26 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2024-002667 TO CHANGE DPRC-SI PER APPROVED DOCUMENTATION.
- Contractor
- MCDONALD BUILDING CO LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2024-10-09 · #CP-2024-002667 · Building permit (new construction) · 48 lots/units
- 2024-03-27 · #ZP-2023-001334 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new four-story apartment building with 48 homes is planned at 2033 West Toronto Street in Philadelphia. County records say it will have an amenity space on the ground floor, meaning a shared room for residents, and some on-site parking for the building.
The only company named on the county filing is McDonald Building Co LLC. The latest filing is dated October 9, 2024.
No news coverage, hearing notices, neighborhood meeting records or developer project page was found for this address. The records do not say what is on the site now, whether anyone has objected, or who will live there. The explanation here rests only on the county facts.
What it could mean nearby
- The 48 new homes would add housing to the block, which is now mostly small rowhouses.
- The ground-floor parking suggests some cars would be kept on site, but no traffic study or access plan was found.
Where it stands
The county shows a filing in October 2024 for the proposed building. No approval, hearing or construction start was found online. Next steps usually include city review of the plans, any needed zoning approval, and then building permits.
- Oct 9, 2024 Latest county filing for the 48-unit building
Want to weigh in? If a zoning variance is needed, the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment decides and holds public hearings. Neighbors can also contact the local registered community organization and the City Council district office.
Who's behind it
McDonald Building Co LLC
Planning terms explained
- Accessory parking
- Parking that serves the main building, such as spaces for residents, rather than a separate parking lot business.
- Amenity space
- A shared area for residents, such as a lounge, fitness room or meeting room.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build something that differs from the rules for that area, decided at a public hearing.
- Dwelling unit
- One separate home or apartment with its own living, sleeping, cooking and bathroom space.
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: $11.5M
- ~288 roofing squares
- ~48 HVAC systems
- ~48 kitchens / 96+ bathrooms
- ~48,000 sq ft of finished living space
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