Philadelphia · Fishtown - Lower Kensington · #CP-2026-000225
2225-27 Frankford Ave
2225-27 Frankford Ave, Fishtown - Lower Kensington, PA · 4 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new attached building with a cellar and a residential roof deck at 2225-27 Frankford Ave in Fishtown. It will contain four dwelling units above a vacant ground-floor commercial space.
Official description: FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR USE REGISTRATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- Contractor
- KAPS CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|Unknown/Other
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-06-12 · #CP-2026-000225 · Building permit (new construction) · 4 lots/units
- 2025-06-16 · #ZP-2025-005623 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new three-story building at 2225-27 Frankford Ave in Fishtown. It will have four apartments, two on the second floor and two on the third. The ground floor will be commercial space with no tenant named yet. The building will have a cellar and a residential-only roof deck, and the filing describes it as attached to its neighbors.
The lot is about 2,700 square feet, and the new building is about 8,500 square feet. A local news report puts construction cost at roughly $1.4 million. The report notes no zoning variances and no opposition. The existing street tree and bike rack along Frankford Ave are to stay. A start date has not been announced. Before the commercial space can be occupied, it needs a separate use registration.
What it could mean nearby
- Four new homes on a busy commercial corridor, adding residents close to nearby shops and transit.
- A new ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service, though no tenant is named.
- The street tree and bike rack are planned to remain, so the sidewalk stays largely as it is.
- Construction activity is likely along Frankford Ave once work begins, but no schedule has been published.
Where it stands
Building permits were issued around June 2026, so the project has city approval to build. Construction usually follows, then inspections, and then a use registration for the commercial tenant once one is found.
- Jun 14, 2026 Local news outlet reported that permits had been issued for the building
- Jun 12, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Permits are already issued, so no further public vote is known. Residents can contact their city council district office or the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections with questions.
Who's behind it
KAPS Construction LLC · A construction company listed as contractor on this filing; local news coverage links it to other Frankford Ave projects in Fishtown.
Around the web
- Permits Issued For Four-Unit Mixed-Use Building At 2225-27 Frankford AvenuePhiladelphia YIMBY · Jun 14, 2026Reports permit details including size, zoning district, cost, architect and contractor, and notes no variances or opposition.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space such as a shop or office.
- CMX-2
- A Philadelphia zoning district for neighborhood commercial corridors that allows shops with apartments above.
- Cellar
- A below-ground level of a building, used for storage or utilities.
- Use registration permit
- A city permit a business needs before occupying commercial space for its specific use.
- Variance
- Special permission to depart from zoning rules. None was reported for this project.
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