Philadelphia · Pennypack · #CP-2024-004955
2547 Carwithan St
2547 Carwithan St, Pennypack, PA · 18 homes, apartments
About this project
A new detached three-story building with 18 dwelling units is proposed at 2547 Carwithan St, with a private driveway and surface parking lot.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED THREE-STORY WITH MEZZANINES BUILDING (PARCEL A) FOR USE AS EIGHTEEN (18) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING LOT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 12/7/25 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2024-004955 FOR CHANGES TO LAYOUTS AND EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS TO ACCOMODATE MECHANICAL SYSTEM CHANGES AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- Applicant
- BM2430 HOLDINGS LLC
- Contractor
- YONA CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)|U Utility and Miscellaneous
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-09-24 · #CP-2024-004955 · Building permit (new construction) · 18 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposal for a new, detached three-story apartment building at 2547 Carwithan St in the Pennypack area of Northeast Philadelphia. It would hold 18 homes. A private driveway and a surface parking lot would serve the building.
The records do not say what is on the site today, how many bedrooms the units have, or whether they would be rentals or for sale. The latest filing is dated September 24, 2025.
No news coverage, hearing notices, neighbor opposition, approvals or developer project pages were found. This explanation relies on the county records alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The private driveway and surface parking lot suggest cars would enter and park on the site. The records give no traffic study or parking count.
- The project would add 18 homes to the neighborhood, which adds to housing supply.
- Construction would bring temporary work for contractors. No permanent job figures are in the records.
Where it stands
The project has a filing with the county, but no approval, hearing result or construction start was found online. Next steps usually include city zoning and permit review, any needed zoning variance or hearing, and then building permits before construction.
- Sep 2025 Latest county filing for the 18-unit building
Want to weigh in? In Philadelphia, the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections and, if a variance is needed, the Zoning Board of Adjustment decide. Residents can usually comment through the local registered community organization or at a hearing, but no hearing notice was found for this site.
Who's behind it
BM2430 HOLDINGS LLC · BM2430 Holdings LLC and YONA CONSTRUCTION LLC are the firms named on the filing, and no official website for either was found.
Planning terms explained
- Detached building
- A building that stands on its own and does not share walls with neighboring buildings.
- Surface parking lot
- An open-air parking area at ground level, rather than a garage or underground parking.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build something that does not fully meet the zoning rules for the site.
- Dwelling unit
- One separate home within a building, such as an apartment.
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: $4.3M
- ~108 roofing squares
- ~18 HVAC systems
- ~18 kitchens / 36+ bathrooms
- ~18,000 sq ft of finished living space
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