Philadelphia · West Kensington · #CP-2025-004436
2248 N Front St
2248 N Front St, West Kensington, PA · 5 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new three-story attached building at 2248 N Front St in West Kensington, with five dwelling units and two artist studios on the basement and ground floor.
Official description: FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIIVNG FOR FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS AND TWO ARTIST STUDIO AT THE BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC.
- Applicant
- PHILLY RESTORATION LLC
- Contractor
- LESHKO VYACHESLAV
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-03-16 · #CP-2025-004436 · Building permit (new construction) · 7 lots/units
- 2025-06-13 · #ZP-2025-003066 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new three-story attached building is proposed at 2248 N Front St in West Kensington, Philadelphia. It would hold five homes on the upper floors. Two artist studios would sit on the ground floor and in the basement. The lot is about 2,048 square feet and would combine two existing lots. Local coverage puts the building at roughly 36 feet tall, with a roof deck.
A local development news site reported in March 2026 that the city had issued a zoning permit. It said four of the homes are allowed by right. The fifth comes from a city bonus that requires one on-site affordable unit. The estimated construction cost is about $450,000. No opposition, hearings or occupants were found, and the coverage did not describe what is on the site now.
What it could mean nearby
- Five new homes, including one reported affordable unit, would add housing on the Front Street corridor.
- Two artist studios could add small-scale creative or commercial activity at street level.
- Parking was not addressed in the coverage found, so the effect on street parking and traffic is unknown.
- Construction would bring temporary noise and activity to the block.
Where it stands
A zoning permit has been reported as issued, so the project appears to have cleared zoning review. Separate building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-suppression permits usually come next, and then construction.
- Mar 17, 2026 Local news site reported the project and the issued zoning permit
- Mar 16, 2026 Latest county filing
Want to weigh in? No further public hearing was found. Residents can contact the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development or their registered community organization, or ask the Department of Licenses and Inspections about the permits.
Who's behind it
Philly Restoration LLC · Listed as the property owner on the project. No official company website was found. SL Construction LLC is reported as contractor and FUSA Designs LLC as architect.
Around the web
- Three-Story Mixed-Use Building With Artist Studios Planned at 2248-50 North Front Street in KensingtonPhilly YIMBY · Mar 17, 2026Reports the size, five homes, two artist studios, CMX-2 zoning, issued zoning permit, affordable-unit bonus and project team.
Planning terms explained
- CMX-2
- A Philadelphia zoning category for neighborhood commercial and mixed-use areas that allows shops and apartments together.
- By right
- Allowed under the zoning rules without needing a variance or special approval.
- Moderate Income Housing Bonus
- A city incentive that allows extra homes in return for providing affordable units.
- Zoning permit
- City approval that a proposed use and building match the zoning rules, which comes before building permits.
- Pilot house
- A small enclosed structure that gives stair access to a roof deck.
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: $2.8M
- ~160 roofing squares
- ~5 HVAC systems
- ~5 kitchens / 10+ bathrooms
- ~14,000 sq ft of finished living space
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