Philadelphia · Brewerytown · #ZP-2025-011486
2525 W Girard Ave
2525 W Girard Ave, Brewerytown, PA · 20 homes, mixed use
About this project
Demolition of the existing structures at 2525 W Girard Ave in Brewerytown, followed by a new five-story building with 20 multifamily dwelling units, a residential roof deck and vacant commercial space on the ground floor.
Official description: FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE, ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ONE (1) ELEVATOR OVERRUN, AND SEVEN (7) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF COMMERICAL SPACE). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Contractor
- Harman Deutsch Corp
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-06-15 · #ZP-2025-011486 · Building permit (new construction) · 20 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer proposes to tear down the existing buildings at 2525 W Girard Ave in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. In their place would go a new five-story building with 20 apartments.
The plans also include a residential roof deck and a ground-floor commercial space. The county record lists that space as vacant, which means no tenant has been named. The mix of apartments below and shops or offices at street level is common along Girard Avenue.
The search found no news coverage, hearing notices, developer project page or neighbor opposition specific to this site. This explanation therefore relies on the county filing from 2026-06-15 alone.
What it could mean nearby
- 20 new apartments would add housing near the Girard Avenue corridor.
- A ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service to the street if it is leased.
- Demolition and construction will likely cause temporary noise, dust and truck traffic on W Girard Ave.
Where it stands
A county filing dated 2026-06-15 describes the demolition and new building. No approvals or hearing outcomes were found online. Typically the city reviews the application next, and if it needs zoning relief, a hearing may follow before construction permits are issued.
- Jun 15, 2026 Latest county filing for demolition and the new five-story building
Who's behind it
Harman Deutsch Corp
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space, such as shops or offices.
- Multifamily dwelling units
- Separate apartments or homes within one building.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor space on the building's roof for residents to use.
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: $11.2M
- ~640 roofing squares
- ~20 HVAC systems
- ~20 kitchens / 40+ bathrooms
- ~56,000 sq ft of finished living space