Philadelphia · Chinatown · #CP-2023-006652
Six-unit mixed-use building, 241 N 10th Street
241 N 10Th St, Chinatown, PA · 6 homes, mixed use
About this project
A four-story attached building with six dwelling units and vacant commercial space is proposed at 241 North 10th Street in Chinatown.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS AND VACANT COMMERCIAL (SEPARATE USE & OCCUPANCY REQUIRED). STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC**
- Applicant
- PHILADELPHIA CHINATOWN DE
- Contractor
- BDFS GROUP INC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|U Utility and Miscellaneous
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2024-03-07 · #CP-2023-006652 · Building permit (new construction) · 6 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A four-story building is proposed at 241 North 10th Street in Philadelphia's Chinatown. It would hold one commercial space on the ground floor and six homes on the floors above. It totals about 7,500 square feet, so it is small, and it would sit between existing buildings.
The site is now a small, oddly shaped surface parking lot. A brick building once stood there but was torn down long ago. A mural on the neighboring building's wall faces the lot.
News coverage says building permits were issued in March 2024. A real-estate newsletter says the homes and the commercial space are planned as affordable, and that the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and BDFS Group are developing it. It reported a groundbreaking set for February 7, 2025. That affordability detail comes from one source only.
What it could mean nearby
- Six new homes on a lot that is now parking, adding housing in a busy, walkable area.
- A new ground-floor commercial space could add storefront activity, and the newsletter says it is planned as affordable.
- Replacing the surface lot would remove a wide driveway cut across the sidewalk, which the news coverage describes as a poor fit for heavy foot traffic.
Where it stands
Permits were issued in March 2024, and a groundbreaking was reported as planned for early 2025. No completion date or later construction update was found. After permits, the usual next steps are construction, inspections and then occupancy approval.
- Feb 7, 2025 Groundbreaking reported as scheduled, according to a real-estate newsletter
- Mar 10, 2024 News coverage reports building permits issued
- Mar 7, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (with BDFS Group) · The county filing lists both firms; the newsletter describes the Chinatown corporation as the lead developer, and the architect is reported to be Interface Studio Architects.
Around the web
- Affordable Housing Planned Near Chinatown StitchJack Philly RE (Substack) · Jan 23, 2025Names the Chinatown development corporation and BDFS Group as developers, describes six affordable homes over retail, and notes a February 7 groundbreaking.
- Permits Issued For 241 North 10th Street in Chinatown, Center CityPhilly YIMBY · Mar 10, 2024Reports permits issued for a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space and six homes on a small surface lot.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with shops or other businesses.
- Surface lot
- A ground-level parking area with no building on it.
- Curb cut
- A lowered section of curb where cars drive across the sidewalk.
- Attached building
- A building that shares walls with the buildings next to it.
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: $3.4M
- ~192 roofing squares
- ~6 HVAC systems
- ~6 kitchens / 12+ bathrooms
- ~16,800 sq ft of finished living space
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