Philadelphia · West Kensington · #ZP-2025-000645
2034 N 2nd St
2034 N 2Nd St, West Kensington, PA · 4 homes, mixed use
About this project
Conversion of four second-floor artisan studio and industrial spaces into four residential units at 2034 N 2nd St, raising the building's total from 40 to 44 units. The ground-floor industrial spaces stay as approved.
Official description: Permit applicaiton is for the conversion of four (4) artisan studios and artisan industrial spaces on the second floor to four (4) residential dwelling units in an existing structure. Total number of dwelling units in the structure shall increase from forty (40) to forty-four (44), with existing ground floor industrial spaces to remain as previously approved
- Applicant
- GOTHAM NORTH LP
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2025-02-06 · #ZP-2025-000645 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 4 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county record describes a small change to an existing building at 2034 N 2nd St in West Kensington, Philadelphia. The owner wants to turn four second-floor spaces into four apartments. Those spaces were approved as artisan studios and light-industrial space. The building's total would go from 40 to 44 apartments.
The ground-floor industrial spaces stay as approved, so the building remains mixed use.
Public reporting from 2023 describes the building as a six-story rental building with 40 apartments. It has artist and artisan studio space on the lower floors, plus a small ground-floor parking garage. No news coverage, hearing notice or opposition was found for the 2025 conversion itself.
What it could mean nearby
- Four more homes would add a small amount of housing on a block that already has apartment buildings.
- The building's approved plan had a small garage with 12 car spaces and 18 bike spaces. The records do not say whether that changes.
- Fewer second-floor studio and workshop spaces could mean slightly less space for makers and small businesses.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2025-02-06, shows the change to 44 units has been filed. The records reviewed do not show whether it has been approved. Philadelphia applications like this are normally reviewed by the city's licensing and zoning staff. If the use change needs a variance, the zoning board holds a hearing first.
- Feb 6, 2025 Latest county filing for converting four studio spaces to apartments
- Jun 2023 Permits reported for the original six-story, 40-unit building with studio and artisan space
Want to weigh in? If a zoning board hearing is needed, nearby residents can usually comment at that hearing. The city posts hearing notices, and a notice is usually placed on the property.
Who's behind it
Gotham North LP · The county filing names this firm. A 2023 news report named a similarly titled owner, Gotham Tower LP. No company website was found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for 2034 North 2nd Street in Norris SquarePhilly YIMBY · Jun 2, 2023Describes the original six-story, 40-unit building with studio and artisan space and a small garage.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines different uses, such as homes and workshops or shops.
- Artisan industrial space
- Small workshop space for making goods by hand or in small batches.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to use a property in a way the zoning rules do not normally allow.
- Conversion
- Changing how part of an existing building is used without building a new one.
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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space