Philadelphia · Richmond · #CP-2025-000859
2976 Richmond St
2976 Richmond St, Richmond, PA · 15 homes, mixed use
About this project
A four-story building with a basement is proposed at 2976 Richmond St in Philadelphia's Richmond area, with a shell commercial space and 15 dwelling units.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FIFTEEN (15) DWELLING UNITS (UTILIZING MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY 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
- 2976 RICHMOND LLC
- Contractor
- CityLife Collective LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-05-22 · #CP-2025-000859 · Building permit (new construction) · 15 lots/units
- 2025-04-03 · #ZP-2025-000057 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A four-story building with a basement is proposed at 2976 Richmond St in Philadelphia's Port Richmond area. It would hold 15 apartments above a ground-floor commercial space that would be left as an empty shell for a future tenant to finish.
Press coverage of the May 2025 permits describes a lot of about 4,800 square feet between Salmon Street and East Indiana Avenue. The building would be about 45 feet tall plus a rooftop stair enclosure. It would have no on-site car parking and six indoor bike spaces. The project uses a city bonus that allows extra height and density in return for affordable housing, and two of the 15 units are reserved for low-income households.
No opposition, hearing or news about a commercial tenant was found. The listing does not say what currently stands on the site.
What it could mean nearby
- 15 new homes, two of them income-restricted, would add to the area's housing supply.
- With no on-site car parking, residents' cars could add to demand for street parking nearby.
- The ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service to Richmond Street once it is occupied.
- Bike parking is included, which may support residents who travel without a car.
Where it stands
Permits were reported as issued in May 2025, so the project appears to be approved and can move into construction. No later update on construction progress was found.
- May 22, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
- May 2025 Permits reported as issued for the four-story, 15-unit mixed-use building
Want to weigh in? Permits have already been issued, so no further public vote is known. Residents can contact the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections about construction concerns.
Who's behind it
2976 Richmond LLC / CityLife Collective LLC · 2976 Richmond LLC and CityLife Collective LLC are named on the filing, and the press report lists CityLife Collective as the contractor. No official company website was found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for 2976 Richmond Street in Port Richmond, PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia YIMBY · May 22, 2025Reports permits for a four-story, 15-unit mixed-use building with two low-income units, no car parking and bike storage.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space such as a shop or office.
- Shell commercial space
- A ground-floor space built as a basic structure that a future tenant finishes for its own use.
- Mixed Income Housing Bonus
- A Philadelphia program that allows a taller or denser building if some units are set aside as affordable housing.
- Building permit
- City approval that allows construction to begin on a project that meets code and 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: $8.4M
- ~480 roofing squares
- ~15 HVAC systems
- ~15 kitchens / 30+ bathrooms
- ~42,000 sq ft of finished living space