Philadelphia · Grays Ferry · #CP-2025-004959
2901 Snyder Ave
2901 Snyder Ave, Grays Ferry, PA · 20 homes, apartments
About this project
A new four-story apartment building with 20 dwelling units at 2901 Snyder Ave in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, COMMON ROOF DECK AND GREEN ROOF WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS (MIHB UTILIZED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Applicant
- GF APARTMENTS LLC
- Contractor
- City Suburban Home Builders, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-07-09 · #CP-2025-004959 · Building permit (new construction) · 20 lots/units
- 2025-09-15 · #ZP-2025-002172 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new four-story apartment building with 20 homes is planned at 2901 Snyder Ave in Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. It would hold about 25,335 square feet of new construction, with an elevator, a shared roof deck, a green roof and seven bicycle parking spaces.
The basic zoning allowed 14 homes. The project reaches 20 by using two bonuses: three extra homes for a green roof and three more under the city's mixed-income housing bonus. The permit lists a construction cost of about $2.45 million.
The lot's current use was not confirmed in the sources found. One news report said permits had been issued by July 2026. No opposition, hearing or tenant information was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 20 homes to a mixed commercial and residential part of Grays Ferry.
- The mixed-income housing bonus suggests some units may be set aside for moderate-income households. The sources do not give details.
- Bicycle parking is provided. The sources list no car parking.
- Construction activity is likely while the building is being built, though no schedule has been published.
Where it stands
Building permits were reported as issued in July 2026, so the project has city approval to start construction. Work normally follows, with inspections along the way and then an occupancy certificate once it is finished.
- Jul 10, 2026 Local news outlet reported that permits were issued for the 20-unit building
- Jul 9, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Permits are already issued, so no public vote is expected. Questions can go to the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections or the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
GF Apartments LLC · The owner and applicant on the permit. City Suburban Home Builders is listed as the contractor, and no company website was found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for 20-Unit Building at 2901 Snyder Avenue in Grays Ferry, South PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia YIMBY · Jul 10, 2026Reports permits for a four-story, 20-unit building, with the unit count, bonuses, cost, owner, designer and contractor.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed-income housing bonus
- A city zoning incentive that allows extra homes in return for including some units for moderate-income households.
- Green roof bonus
- A zoning incentive that allows extra units when a building includes a planted roof.
- CMX-2
- A Philadelphia zoning district for neighborhood commercial and mixed-use areas.
- RM-1
- A Philadelphia zoning district for attached multi-family residential buildings.
- Zoning permit
- City approval confirming that a proposed use and building size follow the zoning rules.
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: $4.8M
- ~120 roofing squares
- ~20 HVAC systems
- ~20 kitchens / 40+ bathrooms
- ~20,000 sq ft of finished living space
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