Philadelphia · East Kensington · #CP-2025-005088
2117 E York St mixed-use building
2117 E York St, East Kensington, PA · 13 homes, mixed use
About this project
A four-story building with a cellar and roof decks is planned at 2117 E York St in East Kensington, with 13 dwelling units and a shell commercial space.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND PRIVATE ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND THIRTEEN (13) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. SEE PERMIT SP-2025-001452 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Contractor
- HYBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|U Utility and Miscellaneous|Unknown/Other
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-12-15 · #CP-2025-005088 · Building permit (new construction) · 13 lots/units
- 2025-10-13 · #ZP-2025-010266 · Building permit (new construction)
- 2025-04-11 · #ZP-2025-002812 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A four-story building is planned at 2117 E York St in East Kensington, Philadelphia. It would have 13 homes, a basement-level cellar, roof decks, and one commercial space that is left unfinished (a "shell") for a future tenant to fit out.
The county record doesn't say what is on the site now, how tall the building will be, or who will occupy the commercial space. The record lists HYBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC as the firm on the filing.
No news coverage, hearing notices, zoning decisions or developer project page turned up for this address. The explanation here rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The 13 new homes would add housing to a neighborhood where many nearby sites are being redeveloped.
- The ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop, office or service to the block, but no tenant is known.
- Traffic, parking and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-15, and no hearing or approval decision was found online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building-permit review, then construction can begin once permits are issued.
- Dec 15, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
HYBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC
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 area built as an empty structure, to be finished later for a specific tenant.
- Cellar
- A basement level below the ground floor, often used for storage or utilities.
- Dwelling unit
- A single 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: $7.3M
- ~416 roofing squares
- ~13 HVAC systems
- ~13 kitchens / 26+ bathrooms
- ~36,400 sq ft of finished living space
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